Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Ledbury we start by measuring every room and checking Herefordshire Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We cover HR8 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Ledbury as anywhere else in Herefordshire.
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.
HMO planning and Article 4 in Ledbury: what we do
Planning for an HMO in Ledbury 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 Ledbury 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
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
- Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence