HMO floor plans in Fenton

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Fenton with HMO floor plan, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Our base in Great Barr is about 32 miles from Fenton, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Covering Fenton and nearby Staffordshire towns

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Designed around Stoke-on-Trent City Council's HMO standards

Ask about a house in Fenton

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

Shared houses in Fenton need to satisfy Stoke-on-Trent City Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Fenton isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

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 Fenton 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 Fenton

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

Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
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
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions

HMO floor plans near Fenton

Stoke-on-Trent under a mile
Hanley 1.7 miles
Longton 1.8 miles
Meir 1.8 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 3.2 miles
Burslem 3.3 miles

What landlords in Fenton ask us

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.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Fenton?

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the licensing authority for Fenton. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.