HMO floor plans in Dudley

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Dudley with HMO floor plan, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

We cover Dudley and the surrounding West Midlands postcodes, including DY1.

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Designed around Dudley Council's HMO standards

Covering Dudley and nearby West Midlands towns

Ask about a house in Dudley

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

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

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

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 Dudley 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.

Our HMO floor plan service in Dudley

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

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

HMO floor plans near Dudley

Rowley Regis 2 miles
Brierley Hill 2 miles
Tipton 2.1 miles
Oldbury 2.8 miles
Sedgley 3.3 miles
Kingswinford 3.6 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Dudley

What documents does Dudley 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 Dudley Council's current list for your application.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Dudley?

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 Dudley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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

Only if Dudley Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.