If the property is in Penkridge, the council that matters is South Staffordshire Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Penkridge isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in South Staffordshire Council
| Rule | South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO floor plans for Penkridge landlords
Licence applications for HMOs in Penkridge 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 Penkridge, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.
- Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked
- On-site measurement of every room and floor
- Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
- Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
- Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions