Wychavon District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Evesham. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 32 miles from Evesham, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Wychavon District Council
| Rule | Wychavon 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Wychavon District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Wychavon District 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 Wychavon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO guaranteed rent work in Evesham
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Evesham and elsewhere in Worcestershire. 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 Evesham 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.
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
HMO guaranteed rent near Evesham
- Pershore 5.6 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 12.3 miles
- Worcester 13.3 miles
- Droitwich Spa 14.8 miles
- Redditch 14.8 miles
- Malvern 16 miles
