Herefordshire Council is the licensing and planning authority for Ledbury. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Ledbury isn't suited to the arrangement you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
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.
HMO guaranteed rent for Ledbury landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Ledbury and elsewhere in Herefordshire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Ledbury who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Inspections with written reports to the owner