Shrewsbury sits within Shropshire Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.
HMO rules in Shropshire Council
| Rule | Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO licence application work in Shrewsbury
Licensing rules for shared houses in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and across Shropshire, 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
- Council application form completed and checked
- Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
- Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
- Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
HMO licence applications near Shrewsbury
- Wellington 9.9 miles
- Dawley 12.3 miles
- Oakengates 12.7 miles
- Telford 13.5 miles
- Madeley 14.4 miles
- Newport 16.2 miles