Shared houses in Ledbury need to satisfy Herefordshire Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 42 miles from Ledbury. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Herefordshire Council
| Rule | Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Large HMO conversions for Ledbury landlords
For larger houses and buildings in Ledbury, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.
If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Ledbury and across Herefordshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence