HMO floor plans in Erdington

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

Every job in Erdington starts with a measured survey and a check of Birmingham City Council's current HMO rules.

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Erdington sits within Birmingham City Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.

Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.

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 Erdington 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.

Our HMO floor plan service in Erdington

Licence applications for HMOs in Erdington 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 Erdington, 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
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions

HMO floor plans near Erdington

Castle Bromwich 2.6 miles
Kingstanding 3 miles
Sutton Coldfield 3.1 miles
Saltley 3.4 miles
Aston 3.5 miles
Perry Barr 3.8 miles

HMO floor plans in Erdington: 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Erdington?

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

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

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

Do HMOs in Erdington 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.