A commercial to HMO conversion turns space that was never a home, such as upper floors over shops or small office buildings, into shared accommodation. Bognor Regis is 24 miles west of Brighton. We price commercial and above-shop to HMO there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- PO21 and PO22
- Location
- 24 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bognor Regis involve?
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
- Fire separation between the commercial unit and the homes above
- Coordination with planning and building control
- Survey of structure, services and access
Which rules apply in Bognor Regis?
Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bognor Regis must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Bognor Regis?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,950 – £5,050 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £900 – £3,000 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Prices in Bognor Regis are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 12–24 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Bognor Regis landlords need it?
Landlords in Bognor Regis most often ask us for this when:
- A mixed-use building where the upper floors need bringing into use
- A small office building with planning for residential use
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bognor Regis
Can offices be converted to an HMO without planning?
Some office-to-home changes have permitted development rights in England, but those rights generally create self-contained flats, and HMO use usually needs its own consent. We work from your planning position and flag anything that needs checking.
Do you cover all of Bognor Regis?
Yes. We work across Bognor Regis and the PO21 and PO22 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Chichester, Littlehampton, Worthing.
Does a shared house in Bognor Regis need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Bognor Regis?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Commercial and above-shop to HMO near Bognor Regis
- Chichester · 6 mi
- Littlehampton · 6 mi
- Worthing · 14 mi
- Havant · 14 mi
- Waterlooville · 17 mi
- Portsmouth · 18 mi
- All of West Sussex
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