HMO floor plans in Bournville

We handle HMO floor plan work for HMOs in Bournville and the rest of the West Midlands, checking each requirement against Birmingham City Council's current rules.

Our base in Great Barr is about 10 miles from Bournville, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Bournville and nearby West Midlands towns

Designed around Birmingham City Council's HMO standards

Ask about a house in Bournville

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

Birmingham City Council is the licensing and planning authority for Bournville. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Bournville isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

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 Bournville 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 Bournville: what we do

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

On-site measurement of every room and floor
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions

HMO floor plans near Bournville

Stirchley under a mile
Kings Heath 1.1 miles
Kings Norton 1.4 miles
Selly Oak 1.8 miles
Bournbrook 1.8 miles
Northfield 2.1 miles

HMO floor plans in Bournville: common questions

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Bournville?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Bournville needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Who issues HMO licences in Bournville?

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