Large HMO conversions in Warwickshire

We carry out large HMO conversion work throughout Warwickshire, with each job checked against the local council's licensing and planning rules.

We cover Warwickshire from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham, with surveys arranged across the county.

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Our work in Warwickshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.

Licensing and planning for HMOs in Warwickshire is handled by the district, borough, city or unitary councils, not one county-wide body. That's why the same house can need different paperwork depending on which side of a council boundary it sits.

HMO rules across Warwickshire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
North Warwickshire Borough Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Rugby Borough Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	In part of the area Five central wards: Benn, Coton and Boughton, Eastlands, New Bilton, and Newbold and Brownsover, since 23 February 2025
Stratford-on-Avon District Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Warwick District Council	In force Whole district, from 18 January 2024 for five years	Not confirmed	In part of the area The whole of Leamington Spa, since 1 April 2012

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

Councils in Warwickshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: Warwick District Council.

How we handle large HMO conversion work in Warwickshire

For larger houses and buildings in Warwickshire, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.

If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Warwickshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.

Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence

Towns we cover in Warwickshire

Large HMO conversions in Warwickshire: common questions

Does a converted HMO in Warwickshire need a licence?

Yes if five or more people from two or more households will live there, because mandatory licensing applies in every council in England. the local council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

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

It depends on the number of occupants and whether the local 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.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Warwickshire?

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. the local council may set additional standards, which we design to.

How long does an HMO conversion in Warwickshire take?

It depends on the size of the house and the work involved. Your written quote includes a programme for each stage, and any planning or licensing time is shown separately.