HMO floor plans in Great Barr

Our HMO floor plan service in Great Barr starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

We work in Great Barr for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

Covering Great Barr and nearby West Midlands towns

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

One team for build, compliance and lettings

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Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Great Barr we start by measuring every room and checking Birmingham City Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

We cover B43 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Great Barr as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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 Great Barr 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.

How we handle HMO floor plan work in Great Barr

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

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

HMO floor plans near Great Barr

Kingstanding 2 miles
Perry Barr 2.5 miles
Handsworth 2.7 miles
West Bromwich 3.2 miles
Walsall 3.5 miles
Aston 3.5 miles

HMO floor plans in Great Barr: common questions

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

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

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

Do HMOs in Great Barr 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.

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.