HMO projects in Stourbridge are shaped by the rules of Dudley Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 12 miles from Stourbridge. 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 Stourbridge 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.
Our HMO floor plan service in Stourbridge
Licence applications for HMOs in Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- 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
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
HMO floor plans near Stourbridge
- Brierley Hill 2 miles
- Wolverhampton 3 miles
- Kingswinford 3.1 miles
- Dudley 3.9 miles
- Halesowen 4 miles
- Rowley Regis 4.6 miles
