If the property is in Burton upon Trent, the council that matters is East Staffordshire Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
We cover DE14 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Burton upon Trent as anywhere else in Staffordshire.
HMO rules in East Staffordshire Borough Council
| Rule | East Staffordshire Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Parts of Burton until 11 September 2027. A new scheme for 16 Burton streets runs 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031 |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm East Staffordshire Borough 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 found no additional licensing scheme in force in East Staffordshire Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
Our HMO compliance audit service in Burton upon Trent
An audit of an HMO in Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
HMO compliance audits near Burton upon Trent
- Swadlincote 4.2 miles
- Mickleover 7.9 miles
- Littleover 8.9 miles
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch 8.9 miles
- Derby 10.6 miles
- Alvaston 10.9 miles