HMO floor plans in Halesowen

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

Work in Halesowen is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Designed around Dudley Council's HMO standards

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Ask about a house in Halesowen

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

If the property is in Halesowen, the council that matters is Dudley 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 9 miles from Halesowen. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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 Halesowen 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.

HMO floor plans for Halesowen landlords

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

Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Halesowen

Rowley Regis 2.4 miles
Brierley Hill 3.8 miles
Oldbury 3.8 miles
Dudley 3.8 miles
Harborne 3.9 miles
Stourbridge 4 miles

What landlords in Halesowen ask us

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 Halesowen?

Dudley Council is the licensing authority for Halesowen. 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 Halesowen?

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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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