HMO feasibility appraisals in Burntwood

Considering HMO feasibility appraisal in Burntwood? We check the Article 4 and licensing position first, then the rooms and the numbers.

Every house we take on in Burntwood starts with a check of Lichfield District Council's current HMO rules for the address.

Licence and certificates reviewed first

Build, compliance and lettings in one team

Covering Burntwood and nearby Staffordshire towns

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If the property is in Burntwood, the council that matters is Lichfield District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.

Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.

HMO rules in Lichfield District Council

Rule	Lichfield District 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	Not confirmed

Checked October 2026 against Lichfield District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Lichfield District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Lichfield District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO feasibility appraisal work in Burntwood

Our HMO appraisals in Burntwood start with the address: we check the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards for kitchens and bathrooms, then measure each room against the national minimum sizes to find the likely room count.

For houses in Burntwood and elsewhere in Staffordshire, the appraisal also covers the planning route, building regulations and fire implications, a guide build cost range and the main risks. It is property information, not a valuation or financial advice.

Licensing position for the address
Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
Every room measured against national minimum sizes
Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
Building regulations and fire safety implications

HMO feasibility appraisals near Burntwood

Brownhills 3.3 miles
Hednesford 3.6 miles
Lichfield 4.3 miles
Cannock 4.4 miles
Aldridge 5.2 miles
Bloxwich 5.4 miles

Questions about HMO feasibility appraisal in Burntwood

Do you give financial or investment advice?

No. We provide property, planning, licensing and building information. For finance, tax and investment decisions, speak to a regulated adviser.

What rents do HMO rooms achieve in Burntwood?

Room rents vary by street, standard and season, so we check current comparable lets for the property rather than quote a town-wide figure.

Do you charge for an HMO appraisal in Burntwood?

Talk to us about the property first. We'll explain what an appraisal involves for that house before you commit to anything.

How do Article 4 directions affect HMO investment in Burntwood?

Where an Article 4 direction applies, turning a family house into a small HMO needs planning permission, which can be refused. We check whether the address is affected before you rely on any figures.