HMO planning and Article 4 in Bewdley

For landlords in Bewdley, our HMO planning permission service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Work in Bewdley is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

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Designed around Wyre Forest District Council's HMO standards

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

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest District 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

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

Wyre Forest District Council's Article 4 direction, due to start on 20 February 2027, covers Kidderminster only. Elsewhere, including Bewdley, changing a family house into a small HMO is normally permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO planning and Article 4 for Bewdley landlords

Planning for an HMO in Bewdley 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 Bewdley and the rest of Worcestershire, 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
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies

HMO planning and Article 4 near Bewdley

Stourport-on-Severn 2.8 miles
Kidderminster 3 miles
Stourbridge 9.2 miles
Droitwich Spa 10.3 miles
Wolverhampton 10.3 miles
Kingswinford 10.5 miles

HMO planning and Article 4 in Bewdley: common questions

Do HMOs in Bewdley 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 Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council's current list for your application.

Who issues HMO licences in Bewdley?

Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing authority for Bewdley. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Bewdley?

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 Bewdley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.