HMO floor plans in Shirley

Midlands HMO provides HMO floor plan support in Shirley: we work out what Solihull Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

From Shirley to the rest of the West Midlands, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

Covering Shirley and nearby West Midlands towns

Designed around Solihull Council's HMO standards

Free survey and fixed written quote

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

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

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Solihull Council

Rule	Solihull 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	Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked

Checked October 2026 against Solihull Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO floor plans for Shirley landlords

Licence applications for HMOs in Shirley 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 Shirley, 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
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
On-site measurement of every room and floor

HMO floor plans near Shirley

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Solihull 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.4 miles
Kings Heath 3 miles
Sheldon 3.5 miles
Moseley 3.8 miles

HMO floor plans in Shirley: common questions

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.

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

Only if Solihull 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.

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

Who issues HMO licences in Shirley?

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