Shared houses in Newcastle-under-Lyme need to satisfy Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.
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 for Newcastle-under-Lyme landlords
An audit of an HMO in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme 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
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Letting to students and sharers in Newcastle-under-Lyme
If the house in Newcastle-under-Lyme is let to students or sharers, up-to-date certificates, measured plans and a current fire risk assessment make any council inspection more straightforward, and they are usually asked for with a licence application.