HMO licence applications in Bewdley

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

Our base in Great Barr is about 21 miles from Bewdley, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Bewdley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

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HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

Checked October 2026 against Wyre Forest District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Wyre Forest District Council's Article 4 direction, due to start on 20 February 2027, covers Kidderminster only. Elsewhere, including Bewdley, changing a family house into a small HMO is normally permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO licence application work in Bewdley

Licensing rules for shared houses in Bewdley 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 Bewdley and across Worcestershire, 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
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Council application form completed and checked
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format

HMO licence applications near Bewdley

Stourport-on-Severn 2.8 miles
Kidderminster 3 miles
Stourbridge 9.2 miles
Droitwich Spa 10.3 miles
Wolverhampton 10.3 miles
Kingswinford 10.5 miles

What landlords in Bewdley ask us

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Who issues HMO licences in Bewdley?

Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing authority for Bewdley. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Bewdley?

Only if Wyre Forest District Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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