HMO planning and Article 4 in Telford

Our HMO planning permission service in Telford starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Whether the house in Telford is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

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

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

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Additional HMO licensing	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026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 Telford 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.

HMO planning and Article 4 in Telford: what we do

Planning for an HMO in Telford 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 Telford 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
Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence

HMO planning and Article 4 near Telford

Dawley 1.5 miles
Oakengates 1.6 miles
Madeley 2.8 miles
Wellington 3.9 miles
Newport 7.9 miles
Bridgnorth 9.5 miles

Questions about HMO planning permission in Telford

What documents does Telford & Wrekin 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 Telford & Wrekin Council's current list for your application.

Do HMOs in Telford 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.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with Telford & Wrekin Council before you let.