Landlords in Redditch deal with Redditch Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.
We cover B97 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Redditch as anywhere else in Worcestershire.
HMO rules in Redditch Borough Council
| Rule | Redditch Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Redditch Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Redditch Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Redditch Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO fire risk assessments in Redditch: what we do
Shared houses in Redditch need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering Worcestershire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Redditch after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
HMO fire risk assessments near Redditch
- Bromsgrove 5.2 miles
- Kings Norton 6.5 miles
- Longbridge 6.7 miles
- Northfield 7.7 miles
- Stirchley 7.7 miles
- Bournville 7.7 miles