If the property is in Sedgley, the council that matters is Dudley Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 9 miles from Sedgley, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Dudley Council
| Rule | Dudley 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 | In force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023 |
Checked October 2026 against Dudley Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Dudley Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Sedgley into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check this before an offer is made, not after. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO feasibility appraisals for Sedgley landlords
Our HMO appraisals in Sedgley 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 Sedgley 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.
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Licensing position for the address
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes