Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Shrewsbury we start by measuring every room and checking Shropshire Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
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 Shropshire Council
| Rule | Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO planning permission service in Shrewsbury
Planning for an HMO in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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.
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
- Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
HMO planning and Article 4 near Shrewsbury
- Wellington 9.9 miles
- Dawley 12.3 miles
- Oakengates 12.7 miles
- Telford 13.5 miles
- Madeley 14.4 miles
- Newport 16.2 miles