HMO floor plans in Bilston

Need help with HMO floor plan in Bilston? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what City of Wolverhampton Council asks for.

Our base in Great Barr is about 6 miles from Bilston, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Covering Bilston and nearby West Midlands towns

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Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

If the property is in Bilston, the council that matters is City of Wolverhampton 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 6 miles from Bilston. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in City of Wolverhampton Council

Rule	City of Wolverhampton Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for smaller HMOs
Selective licensing	Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for designated areas
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, since 14 September 2017

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

City of Wolverhampton Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Bilston 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. City of Wolverhampton Council is preparing a consultation on additional licensing for smaller HMOs, with no scheme in force when we checked.

How we handle HMO floor plan work in Bilston

Licence applications for HMOs in Bilston 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 Bilston, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions

HMO floor plans near Bilston

Darlaston 1.4 miles
Wednesbury 2.1 miles
Wednesfield 2.4 miles
Tipton 2.6 miles
Willenhall 2.7 miles
Sedgley 2.9 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Bilston

Do HMOs in Bilston 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.

What documents does City of Wolverhampton 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 City of Wolverhampton Council's current list for your application.

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

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with City of Wolverhampton Council before you let.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. City of Wolverhampton Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.