HMO fire risk assessments in Stourport-on-Severn

Our HMO fire risk assessment service in Stourport-on-Severn starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

From Stourport-on-Severn to the rest of Worcestershire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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Ask about a house in Stourport-on-Severn

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

If the property is in Stourport-on-Severn, the council that matters is Wyre Forest District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Stourport-on-Severn isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest District 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

Checked October 2026 against Wyre Forest District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Wyre Forest District Council's Article 4 direction, due to start on 20 February 2027, covers Kidderminster only. Elsewhere, including Stourport-on-Severn, changing a family house into a small HMO is normally permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Stourport-on-Severn

Shared houses in Stourport-on-Severn 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 Stourport-on-Severn after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep

HMO fire risk assessments near Stourport-on-Severn

Kidderminster 2.7 miles
Bewdley 2.8 miles
Droitwich Spa 7.6 miles
Bromsgrove 8.8 miles
Stourbridge 9 miles
Wolverhampton 10.8 miles

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Stourport-on-Severn

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Stourport-on-Severn?

Only if Wyre Forest District Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

Do HMOs in Stourport-on-Severn need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Wyre Forest District Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

What documents does Wyre Forest District Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Wyre Forest District Council's current list for your application.