Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Ledbury we start by measuring every room and checking Herefordshire Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We cover HR8 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Ledbury as anywhere else in Herefordshire.
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.
Our HMO licence application service in Ledbury
Licensing rules for shared houses in Ledbury depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.
For landlords in Ledbury and across Herefordshire, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.
- Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
- Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
- Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
- Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
- Council application form completed and checked