HMO conversions
Layouts and drawings for houses in multiple occupation, for planning, licensing and building control.
Shared houses, drawn to the standards.
We design HMO layouts that meet room size and amenity standards, and prepare the drawings for planning, licensing and building regulations.
Converting a house into an HMO involves three separate sets of rules: planning, licensing and building regulations. A layout has to satisfy all of them.
We check what your council requires, design the layout to its standards and prepare the drawings each application needs.
What you get
- A check on planning and licensing requirements
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Room sizes shown against the standards
- Planning application drawings where needed
- Building regulations drawings
We aim to reply within one working day.
What we prepare for HMO projects.
Layout design
Bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms arranged to meet the standards.
Planning applications
Applications for larger HMOs and in areas where permission is required.
Licensing plans
Scaled floor plans with room sizes for the licence application.
Fire safety
Escape routes, fire doors and alarm systems shown on the drawings.
Loft and extension space
Extra bedrooms through a loft conversion or extension.
Building regulations
Technical drawings for the conversion work.
Designed to pass first time.
Councils publish their own HMO standards and they vary. We design to the standards for your area.
- Room sizes checked against council standards
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios met
- Fire escape routes designed in
- Article 4 areas checked
Three steps to finished drawings.
Check the rules
We check planning, Article 4 and licensing requirements for the address.
Design the layout
We survey the house and design the layout to the standards.
Applications
We prepare the drawings for planning, licensing and building control.
Do I need planning permission for an HMO?
A small HMO of three to six people is often permitted development, but many councils have removed that right with an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs always need planning permission.
Do I need a licence?
An HMO with five or more people from two or more households needs a mandatory licence. Some councils also license smaller ones.
What are the minimum room sizes?
There are national minimum sleeping room sizes for licensed HMOs, and most councils set their own higher standards. We design to your council’s.
Does building regulations approval apply?
Yes, for the conversion work, with particular attention to fire safety and sound insulation.
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Let's talk it through.
Tell us about the property and what you want to do. We’ll come back with a fixed quote and the best route to approval.