Communal kitchens and bathrooms in Knowle

Planning HMO kitchen and bathroom work in Knowle? We check the licensing and planning position with Solihull Council, design the layout and give you a fixed written quote.

We work in Knowle for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Free survey and fixed written quote

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

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Shared houses in Knowle need to satisfy Solihull Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

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 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.

How we handle HMO kitchen and bathroom work in Knowle

We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Knowle, 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 Knowle before drawing anything.

Fittings for houses in Knowle 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.

Separate food storage space for each occupant
Layout sized to your council's amenity standards
Extract ventilation and certified electrical work
Heat detection and fire blanket where required
Heavy-duty units, sealed worktops and slip-resistant flooring

Communal kitchens and bathrooms near Knowle

Solihull 2.9 miles
Shirley 4.1 miles
Sheldon 5.4 miles
Hall Green 5.5 miles
Acocks Green 5.7 miles
Tile Hill 6.3 miles

Questions about HMO kitchen and bathroom in Knowle

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Knowle?

Yes. An HMO conversion often involves building regulations work such as fire protection, new partitions and drainage, and we arrange approval and inspections with local authority building control or a registered building control approver.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Knowle?

For licensed HMOs in England a room for one adult must be at least 6.51 square metres and a room for two adults at least 10.22 square metres. Solihull Council may set additional standards, which we design to.

Do I need planning permission to convert a house to an HMO in Knowle?

It depends on the number of occupants and whether Solihull Council has an Article 4 direction covering the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We check the position for your street before quoting.

Can you work on a house I haven't bought yet in Knowle?

Yes. We can survey before you buy and tell you the likely room count, the planning and licensing position and a guide cost, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.