HMO projects in Uttoxeter 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.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 23 miles from Uttoxeter. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
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.
Communal kitchens and bathrooms for Uttoxeter landlords
We design and fit communal kitchens and shared bathrooms for HMOs in Uttoxeter, sized to the amenity standards the local council applies to the number of people in the house. Those standards differ between councils, so we check the current version for Uttoxeter before drawing anything.
Fittings for houses in Uttoxeter are chosen for heavy daily use: sealed worktops, wipe-clean wall panels, separate food storage and isolation valves on every fitting. Across Staffordshire, each kitchen gets the heat detection and fire blanket the fire risk assessment calls for.
- Separate food storage space for each occupant
- Layout sized to your council's amenity standards
- Isolation valves on every fitting
- Heat detection and fire blanket where required
- Heavy-duty units, sealed worktops and slip-resistant flooring