If the property is in Chelmsley Wood, the council that matters is Solihull Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 10 miles from Chelmsley Wood, which keeps inspections and property visits 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.
How we handle turnkey HMO work in Chelmsley Wood
Our turnkey HMO projects in Chelmsley Wood run under one contract from purchase support to first tenants. Each starts with checks for the address, including the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards, so the design reflects the rules that apply in the West Midlands.
Owners in Chelmsley Wood keep control of the purchase and finance decisions throughout, with a written summary and a decision point at the end of each stage. Build costs are quoted after a survey, and council fees for planning, licensing and building control are paid separately.
- Licence application, furnishing and first room lets
- Feasibility appraisal before you commit to buy
- Conversion works to a fixed written quote
- Optional ongoing management after handover
- One contract from purchase support to first tenants
Turnkey HMO projects 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
