Stourport-on-Severn sits within Wyre Forest District Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.
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 Stourport-on-Severn, 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.
How we handle large HMO conversion work in Stourport-on-Severn
For larger houses and buildings in Stourport-on-Severn, 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 Stourport-on-Severn and across Worcestershire 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
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
Large HMO conversions near Stourport-on-Severn
- Kidderminster 2.7 miles
- Bewdley 2.8 miles
- Droitwich Spa 7.6 miles
- Bromsgrove 8.8 miles
- Stourbridge 9 miles
- Wolverhampton 10.8 miles