Smethwick sits within Sandwell 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.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Sandwell Council
| Rule | Sandwell Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029 |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Sandwell Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.
HMO floor plans for Smethwick landlords
Licence applications for HMOs in Smethwick 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 Smethwick, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- 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
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
HMO floor plans near Smethwick
- Handsworth 1.5 miles
- West Bromwich 1.8 miles
- Oldbury 1.8 miles
- Harborne 2.7 miles
- Rowley Regis 3.1 miles
- Edgbaston 3.2 miles