If the property is in Stone, the council that matters is Stafford 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 ST15 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Stone as anywhere else in Staffordshire.
HMO rules in Stafford Borough Council
| Rule | Stafford 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Stafford Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Stafford 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 couldn't confirm whether Stafford Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO compliance audits in Stone: what we do
An audit of an HMO in Stone 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 Stone check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site