Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Pershore we start by measuring every room and checking Wychavon District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Wychavon District Council
| Rule | Wychavon 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Wychavon District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Wychavon District 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 Wychavon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Large HMO conversions in Pershore: what we do
For larger houses and buildings in Pershore, 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 Pershore and across Worcestershire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
- Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
Large HMO conversions near Pershore
- Evesham 5.6 miles
- Worcester 8.1 miles
- Malvern 10.6 miles
- Droitwich Spa 11.2 miles
- Redditch 14.6 miles
- Bromsgrove 15.5 miles