Our work in Staffordshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.
We plan each HMO floor plan job in Staffordshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.
HMO rules across Staffordshire's councils
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| East Staffordshire Borough Council | None found | In part of the area Parts of Burton until 11 September 2027. A new scheme for 16 Burton streets runs 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031 | Not confirmed |
| Lichfield District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Proposed The council is investigating a borough-wide direction; none in force when checked |
| South Staffordshire Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Stafford Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Proposed A citywide scheme was proposed in August 2026, subject to consultation | Not confirmed | In force Whole city, immediate direction from 23 October 2026. It lapses unless the council confirms it within six months |
| Tamworth Borough Council | Proposed Consultation on licensing three and four person HMOs closed 20 August 2026; no decision found | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.
Councils in Staffordshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. We found no additional licensing schemes in force that we could confirm, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO floor plans for Staffordshire landlords
Licence applications for HMOs in Staffordshire commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.
For landlords across Staffordshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Staffordshire, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown