HMO licence applications in Leominster

Midlands HMO provides HMO licence application support in Leominster: we work out what Herefordshire Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

We cover Leominster and the surrounding Herefordshire postcodes, including HR6.

  • Designed around Herefordshire Council's HMO standards
  • One team for build, compliance and lettings
  • Covering Leominster and nearby Herefordshire towns

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An HMO in Leominster has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

We cover HR6 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Leominster as anywhere else in Herefordshire.

HMO rules in Herefordshire Council

RuleHerefordshire Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot 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 Leominster

Licensing rules for shared houses in Leominster 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 Leominster 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
  • Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
  • Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
  • Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
  • Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address

HMO licence applications near Leominster

What landlords in Leominster ask us

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Herefordshire Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Who issues HMO licences in Leominster?

Herefordshire Council is the licensing authority for Leominster. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Leominster need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

What documents does Herefordshire Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Herefordshire Council's current list for your application.

Planning an HMO in Leominster?

Book a free survey. We measure every room, check Herefordshire Council's rules and give you a fixed written quote.

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