Solihull Council is the licensing and planning authority for Castle Bromwich. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.
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.
Our HMO kitchen and bathroom service in Castle Bromwich
We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Castle Bromwich, sized to the amenity standards the local council applies to the number of people in the house. Those standards differ between councils, so we check the current version for Castle Bromwich before drawing anything.
Fittings for houses in Castle Bromwich are chosen for heavy daily use: sealed worktops, wipe-clean wall panels, separate food storage and isolation valves on every fitting. Across the West Midlands, each kitchen gets the heat detection and fire blanket the fire risk assessment calls for.
- Heavy-duty units, sealed worktops and slip-resistant flooring
- Isolation valves on every fitting
- Heat detection and fire blanket where required
- Separate food storage space for each occupant
- Extract ventilation and certified electrical work