HMO floor plans in Wednesbury

Need help with HMO floor plan in Wednesbury? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Sandwell Council asks for.

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

Covering Wednesbury and nearby West Midlands towns

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Designed around Sandwell Council's HMO standards

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An HMO in Wednesbury has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

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 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 Wednesbury landlords

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

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
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom

HMO floor plans near Wednesbury

Darlaston 1.1 miles
Bilston 2.1 miles
Tipton 2.4 miles
West Bromwich 2.6 miles
Walsall 2.9 miles
Willenhall 3.4 miles

What landlords in Wednesbury ask us

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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

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

Who issues HMO licences in Wednesbury?

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

Do HMOs in Wednesbury need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.