Shared houses in Chelmsley Wood 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.
You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.
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.
HMO planning and Article 4 in Chelmsley Wood: what we do
Planning for an HMO in Chelmsley Wood 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 Chelmsley Wood 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
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
HMO planning and Article 4 near Chelmsley Wood
- Coleshill 1.8 miles
- Sheldon 2.6 miles
- Castle Bromwich 2.6 miles
- Yardley 3.4 miles
- Acocks Green 4.5 miles
- Solihull 4.9 miles