HMO licence applications in Keele

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Keele with HMO licence application, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Whether the house in Keele is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Designed around Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's HMO standards

Covering Keele and nearby Staffordshire towns

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Ask about a house in Keele

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

Landlords in Keele deal with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

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

HMO rules in Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Rule	Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough 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	Proposed The council is investigating a borough-wide direction; none in force when checked

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is investigating a borough-wide Article 4 direction. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO licence applications in Keele: what we do

Licensing rules for shared houses in Keele 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 Keele 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.

Council application form completed and checked
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format

Letting to students and sharers in Keele

If the house in Keele is let to students or sharers, up-to-date certificates, measured plans and a current fire risk assessment make any council inspection more straightforward, and they are usually asked for with a licence application.

HMO licence applications near Keele

Newcastle-under-Lyme 2.1 miles
Stoke-on-Trent 4.2 miles
Burslem 4.7 miles
Hanley 4.9 miles
Fenton 5 miles
Tunstall 5.5 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Keele

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.

Do HMOs in Keele 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.

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

Only if Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Keele?

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is the licensing authority for Keele. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.