Running an HMO in Dawley means keeping Telford & Wrekin Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.
Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.
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| Additional HMO licensing | None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026 |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 Dawley 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 property sourcing service in Dawley
We source houses suited to HMO use in Dawley and across Shropshire, checking each one for Article 4, licensing, room sizes, layout and condition before we put it forward. You receive the checks in writing, with comparable room lets found for that property.
Sourcing in Dawley is carried out under written terms, with identity and anti-money-laundering checks before we act. We never hold or pool investors' money and we don't give financial advice, so take regulated advice before you commit to a purchase.
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
- Licensing position checked for each address
HMO property sourcing near Dawley
- Telford 1.5 miles
- Oakengates 2.2 miles
- Madeley 2.6 miles
- Wellington 3.2 miles
- Newport 8.9 miles
- Bridgnorth 9.1 miles
