Shared houses in Telford 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 cover TF3 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Telford as anywhere else in Shropshire.
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| Additional HMO licensing | None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026 |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 Telford 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.
How we handle HMO floor plan work in Telford
Licence applications for HMOs in Telford 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 Telford, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
HMO floor plans near Telford
- Dawley 1.5 miles
- Oakengates 1.6 miles
- Madeley 2.8 miles
- Wellington 3.9 miles
- Newport 7.9 miles
- Bridgnorth 9.5 miles
