HMO floor plans in Dawley

Need help with HMO floor plan in Dawley? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Telford & Wrekin Council asks for.

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Shared houses in Dawley need to satisfy Telford & Wrekin Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Telford & Wrekin Council

Rule	Telford & Wrekin Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027

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

Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 direction that starts on 27 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Dawley into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Telford & Wrekin Council revoked a planned borough-wide additional licensing scheme in September 2026, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

HMO floor plans for Dawley landlords

Licence applications for HMOs in Dawley 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 Dawley, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Dawley

Telford 1.5 miles
Oakengates 2.2 miles
Madeley 2.6 miles
Wellington 3.2 miles
Newport 8.9 miles
Bridgnorth 9.1 miles

What landlords in Dawley ask us

What documents does Telford & Wrekin 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 Telford & Wrekin Council's current list for your application.

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Dawley?

Telford & Wrekin Council is the licensing authority for Dawley. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Dawley?

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 Dawley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.