HMO services in Burslem
We work across Burslem on shared houses of every size: converting, licensing, refurbishing and managing them under Stoke-on-Trent City Council's rules.
Work in Burslem is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Part of
- Stoke-on-Trent
- County
- Staffordshire
- Postcodes
- ST6
- From our base
- about 35 miles from Great Barr
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Our HMO services in Burslem
Each service page covers Stoke-on-Trent City Council's rules and what we do in Burslem.
HMO conversions and refurbishment
Licensing and compliance
Management and guaranteed rent
Investor services
Shared houses in Burslem need to satisfy Stoke-on-Trent City Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Stoke-on-Trent City Council
| Rule | Stoke-on-Trent City Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Proposed A citywide scheme was proposed in August 2026, subject to consultation |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In force Whole city, immediate direction from 23 October 2026. It lapses unless the council confirms it within six months |
Checked October 2026 against Stoke-on-Trent City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Burslem into a small HMO needs planning permission. This is an immediate direction that took effect on 23 October 2026 and lapses unless the council confirms it within six months. We prepare the planning application before any conversion work starts. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Stoke-on-Trent City Council proposed a citywide additional licensing scheme in August 2026, subject to consultation, so smaller HMOs may need a licence in future.
Planning an HMO in Burslem?
Send us the address and we'll check the licensing and planning position before we talk about prices.