If the property is in Burntwood, the council that matters is Lichfield District Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.
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 compliance audit work in Burntwood
An audit of an HMO in Burntwood checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.
Councils across Staffordshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Burntwood check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
- Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
HMO compliance audits 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