Biddulph sits within Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.
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 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
| Rule | Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO conversions in Biddulph: what we do
Our HMO conversion work in Biddulph starts with a measured survey and a check of the planning and licensing rules that apply to the street. We design the room layout, shared facilities and escape route around those rules, then price the agreed specification in an itemised written quote.
Two houses in Biddulph that look alike from outside can give different room counts once the kitchen, stairs and bathrooms are measured. We give you a realistic number early, then build across Staffordshire with our own team and vetted subcontractors under a single contract.
- Measured survey of every room and shared space
- Bedroom layout designed to national and council size standards
- Fire protection and escape route specified to the risk
- Planning use class and Article 4 check for the address
- Certificates, floor plans and photos handed over for licensing