HMO floor plans in Kidderminster

Midlands HMO provides HMO floor plan support in Kidderminster: we work out what Wyre Forest District Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

We cover Kidderminster and the surrounding Worcestershire postcodes, including DY10.

Designed around Wyre Forest District Council's HMO standards

Covering Kidderminster and nearby Worcestershire towns

Free survey and fixed written quote

Free survey in Kidderminster

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HMO projects in Kidderminster are shaped by the rules of Wyre Forest District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest District 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

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

Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Kidderminster, due to start on 20 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Kidderminster into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO floor plans in Kidderminster: what we do

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

Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Kidderminster

Stourport-on-Severn 2.7 miles
Bewdley 3 miles
Stourbridge 6.5 miles
Wolverhampton 8.1 miles
Kingswinford 8.3 miles
Brierley Hill 8.4 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Kidderminster

Who issues HMO licences in Kidderminster?

Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing authority for Kidderminster. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

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.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Kidderminster?

Only if Wyre Forest District Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Kidderminster?

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 Kidderminster needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.