Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Bewdley

We handle HMO safety certificate work for HMOs in Bewdley and the rest of Worcestershire, checking each requirement against Wyre Forest District Council's current rules.

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Landlords in Bewdley deal with Wyre Forest District Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

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.

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates for Bewdley landlords

Landlords in Bewdley need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.

We arrange checks for HMOs in Bewdley and across Worcestershire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.

Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates 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

What landlords in Bewdley ask us

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.

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.

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. Wyre Forest District Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.