Solihull Council is the licensing and planning authority for Castle Bromwich. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Castle Bromwich isn't suited to the arrangement you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Solihull Council
| Rule | Solihull 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 | Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Solihull Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO feasibility appraisal service in Castle Bromwich
Our HMO appraisals in Castle Bromwich start with the address: we check the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards for kitchens and bathrooms, then measure each room against the national minimum sizes to find the likely room count.
For houses in Castle Bromwich and elsewhere in the West Midlands, the appraisal also covers the planning route, building regulations and fire implications, a guide build cost range and the main risks. It is property information, not a valuation or financial advice.
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes
- Licensing position for the address
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms