HMO licence applications in Burntwood

Midlands HMO provides HMO licence application support in Burntwood: we work out what Lichfield District Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Every job in Burntwood starts with a measured survey and a check of Lichfield District Council's current HMO rules.

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Lichfield District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Burntwood. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

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

HMO rules in Lichfield District Council

Rule	Lichfield District 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 Lichfield District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Lichfield District 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 Lichfield District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO licence applications for Burntwood landlords

Licensing rules for shared houses in Burntwood depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.

For landlords in Burntwood and across Staffordshire, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.

Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Council application form completed and checked
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated

HMO licence applications near Burntwood

Brownhills 3.3 miles
Hednesford 3.6 miles
Lichfield 4.3 miles
Cannock 4.4 miles
Aldridge 5.2 miles
Bloxwich 5.4 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Burntwood

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Burntwood?

Lichfield District Council is the licensing authority for Burntwood. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Burntwood?

Only if Lichfield District Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

What documents does Lichfield District 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 Lichfield District Council's current list for your application.