Large HMO conversions in Chelmsley Wood

Planning large HMO conversion work in Chelmsley Wood? We check the licensing and planning position with Solihull Council, design the layout and give you a fixed written quote.

Tell us about the property in Chelmsley Wood and we'll arrange a free survey at a time that suits you.

Covering Chelmsley Wood and nearby West Midlands towns

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Landlords in Chelmsley Wood deal with Solihull Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

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.

How we handle large HMO conversion work in Chelmsley Wood

For larger houses and buildings in Chelmsley Wood, 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 Chelmsley Wood and across the West Midlands where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.

Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections

Large HMO conversions 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

Questions about large HMO conversion in Chelmsley Wood

How long does an HMO conversion in Chelmsley Wood 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.

Do you supply fire doors and alarms as part of a conversion?

Yes. Fire doors, the alarm system and emergency lighting are specified to the fire risk of the house and included in the price, not added later.

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

It depends on the number of occupants and whether Solihull 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.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Chelmsley Wood?

Yes. An HMO conversion often involves building regulations work such as fire protection, new partitions and drainage, and we arrange approval and inspections with local authority building control or a registered building control approver.