HMO planning and Article 4 in Madeley

Midlands HMO provides HMO planning permission support in Madeley: we work out what Telford & Wrekin Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

We cover Madeley and the surrounding Shropshire postcodes, including TF7.

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Telford & Wrekin Council is the licensing and planning authority for Madeley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 22 miles from Madeley. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Telford & Wrekin Council

Rule	Telford & Wrekin Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027

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

Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 direction that starts on 27 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Madeley into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Telford & Wrekin Council revoked a planned borough-wide additional licensing scheme in September 2026, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO planning permission service in Madeley

Planning for an HMO in Madeley 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 Madeley and the rest of Shropshire, 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
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
Submission and liaison with the planning officer

HMO planning and Article 4 near Madeley

Dawley 2.6 miles
Telford 2.8 miles
Oakengates 4.3 miles
Wellington 5.8 miles
Bridgnorth 6.7 miles
Codsall 9.7 miles

Questions about HMO planning permission in Madeley

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Madeley?

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 Madeley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

Do HMOs in Madeley 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.