Landlords in Brierley Hill deal with Dudley 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.
You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.
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 Brierley Hill into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. 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 fire risk assessments in Brierley Hill: what we do
Shared houses in Brierley Hill need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering the West Midlands commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Brierley Hill after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
HMO fire risk assessments near Brierley Hill
- Stourbridge 2 miles
- Dudley 2 miles
- Kingswinford 2.3 miles
- Wolverhampton 2.3 miles
- Rowley Regis 3.3 miles
- Halesowen 3.8 miles