Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Ross-on-Wye we start by measuring every room and checking Herefordshire Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.
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 floor plan work in Ross-on-Wye
Licence applications for HMOs in Ross-on-Wye commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.
For landlords across Herefordshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Ross-on-Wye, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- On-site measurement of every room and floor