Telford and Wrekin Council: Article 4 Direction for HMOs
In consultation taking effect on 27 February 2027
- Local Planning Authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Region
- West Midlands
- Coverage
- Borough-wide (consultation)
- Status
- In consultation
- Effective date
- 27/02/2027
- Compensation eligible
- No
What is the Telford and Wrekin Article 4 direction?
Telford and Wrekin Council is currently consulting on a proposed Article 4 direction for houses in multiple occupation. If approved, planning permission will be required for conversions from Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to Class C4 (small HMOs) in borough-wide - removing the 'permitted development' right that currently allows this change.
What this means for HMO investors
Because the Article 4 direction is borough/city-wide, every residential property in Telford and Wrekin's area is affected. Investors planning to acquire and convert family homes into HMOs in this area should budget time and cost for a full planning application, even for properties that would otherwise qualify as small HMOs under permitted development.
If you're considering acquiring or converting a property in Telford and Wrekin, factor planning permission into your due-diligence timeline and budget. Refused applications can scupper a deal, and unauthorised conversions risk enforcement action and lender complications.
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Compiled from Planning Geek and the Telford and Wrekin Council direction documents on the council's planning portal. Always verify current status with the council before acting on this information - Article 4 directions are revised, extended, or revoked from time to time.
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