HMO planning and Article 4 in Moseley

For landlords in Moseley, our HMO planning permission service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

From Moseley to the rest of the West Midlands, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Free survey and fixed written quote

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An HMO in Moseley has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

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 Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

Checked October 2026 against Birmingham City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Moseley into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO planning permission work in Moseley

Planning for an HMO in Moseley 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 Moseley 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.

Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies

HMO planning and Article 4 near Moseley

Edgbaston 1.8 miles
Kings Heath 2 miles
Selly Oak 2.3 miles
Bournbrook 2.3 miles
Hall Green 2.3 miles
Stirchley 2.4 miles

HMO planning and Article 4 in Moseley: common questions

What documents does Birmingham City Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Birmingham City Council's current list for your application.

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.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Moseley?

Yes. Birmingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Moseley with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.

Do HMOs in Moseley 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.