HMO floor plans in Shropshire

We carry out HMO floor plan work throughout Shropshire, with each job checked against the local council's licensing and planning rules.

HMO rules in Shropshire vary council by council, so we check the right one for your address before quoting.

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In Shropshire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.

We plan each HMO floor plan job in Shropshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.

HMO rules across Shropshire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
Shropshire Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Telford & Wrekin Council	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026	Not confirmed	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

We found no Article 4 directions for small HMOs in force among Shropshire's councils that we could confirm. Large HMOs always need planning permission. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Telford & Wrekin Council. We found no additional licensing schemes in force that we could confirm, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

HMO floor plans in Shropshire: what we do

Licence applications for HMOs in Shropshire 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 Shropshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Shropshire, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked

Towns we cover in Shropshire

What landlords in Shropshire ask us

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

What documents does the local 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 the local council's current list for your application.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Shropshire?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Shropshire needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.