Lichfield District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Burntwood. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 8 miles from Burntwood. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Lichfield District Council
| Rule | Lichfield 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 Lichfield District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Lichfield 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 Lichfield District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO fire risk assessments in Burntwood: what we do
Shared houses in Burntwood need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.
Councils and fire services covering Staffordshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Burntwood after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.
- Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
HMO fire risk assessments near Burntwood
- Brownhills 3.3 miles
- Hednesford 3.6 miles
- Lichfield 4.3 miles
- Cannock 4.4 miles
- Aldridge 5.2 miles
- Bloxwich 5.4 miles