If the property is in Kidsgrove, the council that matters is Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 ST7 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Kidsgrove as anywhere else in Staffordshire.
HMO rules in Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
| Rule | Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough 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 | Proposed The council is investigating a borough-wide direction; none in force when checked |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is investigating a borough-wide Article 4 direction. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO compliance audits in Kidsgrove: what we do
An audit of an HMO in Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove 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
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list