If the property is in Binley, the council that matters is Coventry 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 22 miles from Binley. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Coventry City Council
| Rule | Coventry City Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | In force Whole city, 4 May 2025 to 3 May 2030 |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area 11 wards, including Earlsdon, Foleshill, Lower and Upper Stoke, Radford, St Michael's and Westwood, since 30 September 2023 |
Checked October 2026 against Coventry City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Coventry City Council's Article 4 direction covers 11 wards across the city, including Earlsdon, Foleshill, Lower and Upper Stoke, Radford, St Michael's and Westwood. Whether a house in Binley needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Coventry City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 3 May 2030), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.
Our HMO floor plan service in Binley
Licence applications for HMOs in Binley 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 Binley, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format