HMO conversions in Chelmsley Wood

We carry out HMO conversion projects in Chelmsley Wood and across the West Midlands, from the first measured survey to a house that is ready for its licence inspection.

Every job in Chelmsley Wood starts with a measured survey and a check of Solihull Council's current HMO rules.

Free survey and fixed written quote

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Designed around Solihull Council's HMO standards

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Landlords in Chelmsley Wood deal with Solihull Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We cover B37 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Chelmsley Wood as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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 conversion service in Chelmsley Wood

Our HMO conversion work in Chelmsley Wood starts with a measured survey and a check of the planning and licensing rules that apply to the street. We design the room layout, shared facilities and escape route around those rules, then price the agreed specification in an itemised written quote.

Two houses in Chelmsley Wood that look alike from outside can give different room counts once the kitchen, stairs and bathrooms are measured. We give you a realistic number early, then build across the West Midlands with our own team and vetted subcontractors under a single contract.

Fire protection and escape route specified to the risk
Building control application and sign-off where required
Certificates, floor plans and photos handed over for licensing
Bedroom layout designed to national and council size standards
Planning use class and Article 4 check for the address

HMO conversions near Chelmsley Wood

Coleshill 1.8 miles
Sheldon 2.6 miles
Castle Bromwich 2.6 miles
Yardley 3.4 miles
Acocks Green 4.5 miles
Solihull 4.9 miles

What landlords in Chelmsley Wood ask us

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Chelmsley Wood?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

Does a converted HMO in Chelmsley Wood need a licence?

Yes if five or more people from two or more households will live there, because mandatory licensing applies in every council in England. Solihull Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

Do I need planning permission to convert a house to an HMO in Chelmsley Wood?

It depends on the number of occupants and whether Solihull Council has an Article 4 direction covering the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We check the position for your street before quoting.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Chelmsley Wood?

Yes. An HMO conversion often involves building regulations work such as fire protection, new partitions and drainage, and we arrange approval and inspections with local authority building control or a registered building control approver.