HMO planning and Article 4 in Bromyard

Need help with HMO planning permission in Bromyard? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Herefordshire Council asks for.

We work in Bromyard for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

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Landlords in Bromyard deal with Herefordshire Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

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.

How we handle HMO planning permission work in Bromyard

Planning for an HMO in Bromyard starts with three questions: what the current lawful use is, whether an Article 4 direction covers the street, and what local policy says about the concentration of shared houses. We answer all three before you spend money on design.

For landlords and investors in Bromyard and the rest of Herefordshire, we prepare planning applications and lawful development certificates, with the plans and evidence councils commonly ask for. We also explain where licensing and building regulations need a separate approval.

Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
Submission and liaison with the planning officer
Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence

HMO planning and Article 4 near Bromyard

Malvern 9.5 miles
Leominster 10.3 miles
Ledbury 11.2 miles
Worcester 12.2 miles
Hereford 12.7 miles
Stourport-on-Severn 15.1 miles

Questions about HMO planning permission in Bromyard

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Bromyard?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Bromyard needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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

Only if Herefordshire 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.

Do HMOs in Bromyard 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.

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.