HMO floor plans in Burslem

Our HMO floor plan service in Burslem starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Our base in Great Barr is about 35 miles from Burslem, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the licensing and planning authority for Burslem. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.

HMO rules in Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Rule	Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Proposed A citywide scheme was proposed in August 2026, subject to consultation
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, immediate direction from 23 October 2026. It lapses unless the council confirms it within six months

Checked October 2026 against Stoke-on-Trent City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Burslem into a small HMO needs planning permission. This is an immediate direction that took effect on 23 October 2026 and lapses unless the council confirms it within six months. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Stoke-on-Trent City Council proposed a citywide additional licensing scheme in August 2026, subject to consultation, so smaller HMOs may need a licence in future.

Our HMO floor plan service in Burslem

Licence applications for HMOs in Burslem 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 Burslem, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

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
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom

HMO floor plans near Burslem

Tunstall under a mile
Hanley 1.7 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 2.7 miles
Stoke-on-Trent 2.8 miles
Fenton 3.3 miles
Kidsgrove 3.4 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Burslem

Do HMOs in Burslem need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Stoke-on-Trent City Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

What documents does Stoke-on-Trent City Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Stoke-on-Trent City Council's current list for your application.