HMO planning and Article 4 in Castle Bromwich

Castle Bromwich sits within Solihull Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.

We cover B36 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Castle Bromwich as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

HMO rules in Solihull Council

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 planning permission service in Castle Bromwich

Planning for an HMO in Castle Bromwich 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 Castle Bromwich and the rest of the West Midlands, 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.

• Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
• 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

HMO planning and Article 4 near Castle Bromwich

• Erdington 2.6 miles
• Chelmsley Wood 2.6 miles
• Yardley 2.7 miles
• Sheldon 3.2 miles
• Coleshill 3.2 miles
• Saltley 3.3 miles