HMO planning and Article 4 in Hereford

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Hereford with HMO planning permission, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

We cover Hereford and the surrounding Herefordshire postcodes, including HR1.

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Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Hereford we start by measuring every room and checking Herefordshire Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Hereford isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

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 Hereford

Planning for an HMO in Hereford 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 Hereford 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.

Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
Submission and liaison with the planning officer

HMO planning and Article 4 near Hereford

Ross-on-Wye 11.6 miles
Leominster 11.7 miles
Ledbury 12.3 miles
Bromyard 12.7 miles
Malvern 17 miles
Ludlow 21.9 miles

Questions about HMO planning permission in Hereford

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 Hereford?

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

Do HMOs in Hereford 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.