Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Sedgley we start by measuring every room and checking Dudley Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Dudley Council
| Rule | Dudley 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 | In force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023 |
Checked October 2026 against Dudley Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Dudley Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Sedgley into a small HMO needs planning permission. We prepare the planning application before any conversion work starts. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Large HMO conversions for Sedgley landlords
For larger houses and buildings in Sedgley, 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 Sedgley and across the West Midlands where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- 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