HMO floor plans in Burton upon Trent

Midlands HMO provides HMO floor plan support in Burton upon Trent: we work out what East Staffordshire Borough Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Every job in Burton upon Trent starts with a measured survey and a check of East Staffordshire Borough Council's current HMO rules.

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HMO projects in Burton upon Trent are shaped by the rules of East Staffordshire Borough Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in East Staffordshire Borough Council

Rule	East Staffordshire Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	None found
Selective licensing	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
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Not confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm East Staffordshire 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 found no additional licensing scheme in force in East Staffordshire Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO floor plan service in Burton upon Trent

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

Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
On-site measurement of every room and floor
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked

HMO floor plans near Burton upon Trent

Swadlincote 4.2 miles
Mickleover 7.9 miles
Littleover 8.9 miles
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 8.9 miles
Derby 10.6 miles
Alvaston 10.9 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Burton upon Trent

Do HMOs in Burton upon Trent 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 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 happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Burton upon Trent?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Burton upon Trent needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Burton upon Trent?

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with East Staffordshire Borough Council before you let.