HMO floor plans in Stirchley

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

Whether the house in Stirchley is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Designed around Birmingham City Council's HMO standards

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

One team for build, compliance and lettings

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Birmingham City Council is the licensing and planning authority for Stirchley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

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 Stirchley 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.

HMO floor plans for Stirchley landlords

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

Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
On-site measurement of every room and floor
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

HMO floor plans near Stirchley

Bournville under a mile
Kings Heath 1.1 miles
Kings Norton 1.4 miles
Selly Oak 1.8 miles
Bournbrook 1.8 miles
Northfield 2.1 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Stirchley

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 Stirchley?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Stirchley?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Stirchley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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

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