HMO floor plans in Acocks Green

For landlords in Acocks Green, our HMO floor plan service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Our base in Great Barr is about 9 miles from Acocks Green, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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If the property is in Acocks Green, the council that matters is Birmingham City Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 9 miles from Acocks Green. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

Checked October 2026 against Birmingham City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Acocks Green 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. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

HMO floor plans in Acocks Green: what we do

Licence applications for HMOs in Acocks Green commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.

For landlords across the West Midlands, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Acocks Green, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Acocks Green

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Yardley 1.6 miles
Sheldon 1.9 miles
Shirley 2.4 miles
Solihull 2.7 miles
Moseley 2.8 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Acocks Green

Who issues HMO licences in Acocks Green?

Birmingham City Council is the licensing authority for Acocks Green. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Birmingham City Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Birmingham City Council's current list for your application.

Do HMOs in Acocks Green need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Acocks Green?

Yes. Birmingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Acocks Green with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.