HMO planning and Article 4 in Coleshill

Need help with HMO planning permission in Coleshill? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what North Warwickshire Borough Council asks for.

Our base in Great Barr is about 10 miles from Coleshill, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Quotes itemised so you can compare
  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

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

We cover B46 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Coleshill as anywhere else in Warwickshire.

HMO rules in North Warwickshire Borough Council

RuleNorth Warwickshire Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm North Warwickshire Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether North Warwickshire Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO planning permission work in Coleshill

Planning for an HMO in Coleshill starts with three questions: what the current lawful use is, whether an Article 4 direction covers the street, and what local policy says about the concentration of shared houses. We answer all three before you spend money on design.

For landlords and investors in Coleshill and the rest of Warwickshire, we prepare planning applications and lawful development certificates, with the plans and evidence councils commonly ask for. We also explain where licensing and building regulations need a separate approval.

  • Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
  • Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
  • Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
  • Submission and liaison with the planning officer
  • Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies

HMO planning and Article 4 near Coleshill

Questions about HMO planning permission in Coleshill

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Coleshill?

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 Coleshill needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Coleshill 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.

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.

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