If the property is in Whitchurch, the council that matters is Shropshire Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
We cover SY13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Whitchurch as anywhere else in Shropshire.
HMO rules in Shropshire Council
| Rule | Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle large HMO conversion work in Whitchurch
For larger houses and buildings in Whitchurch, 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 Whitchurch and across Shropshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
Large HMO conversions near Whitchurch
- Market Drayton 9.1 miles
- Keele 16.7 miles
- Oswestry 17.1 miles
- Newport 17.8 miles
- Shrewsbury 18 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 18.7 miles