Large HMO conversions in Knowle

Midlands HMO designs and builds large HMO conversion schemes in Knowle, with room sizes, fire protection and shared facilities worked out before any walls go up.

Whether the house in Knowle is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Free survey and fixed written quote

Designed around Solihull Council's HMO standards

Book a survey in Knowle

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

If the property is in Knowle, the council that matters is Solihull Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 15 miles from Knowle. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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.

Large HMO conversions for Knowle landlords

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

Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
Planning drawings and room schedule for the application

Large HMO conversions near Knowle

Solihull 2.9 miles
Shirley 4.1 miles
Sheldon 5.4 miles
Hall Green 5.5 miles
Acocks Green 5.7 miles
Tile Hill 6.3 miles

Large HMO conversions in Knowle: common questions

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Knowle?

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. Solihull Council may set additional standards, which we design to.

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.

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Knowle?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

How long does an HMO conversion in Knowle 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.