If the property is in Ledbury, the council that matters is Herefordshire Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.
HMO rules in Herefordshire Council
| Rule | Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO fire safety work in Ledbury
We carry out HMO fire safety works in Ledbury to a written specification taken from the fire risk assessment and the local council's HMO standards. That keeps the work proportionate, because a small two-storey house and a large three-storey one in Ledbury rarely need the same measures.
Typical jobs in Ledbury include fire doors with self-closers, interlinked alarms, emergency lighting and fire stopping of hidden gaps. Every job across Herefordshire ends with commissioning certificates, photos of concealed work and a logbook for routine tests.
- Commissioning certificates, logbook and photos of concealed work
- Fire doors fitted with self-closers, seals and correct gaps
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Specification taken from the fire risk assessment and council standards