HMO licence applications in Uttoxeter

We handle HMO licence application work for HMOs in Uttoxeter and the rest of Staffordshire, checking each requirement against East Staffordshire Borough Council's current rules.

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

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Designed around East Staffordshire Borough Council's HMO standards

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Uttoxeter sits within East Staffordshire Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.

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

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.

Our HMO licence application service in Uttoxeter

Licensing rules for shared houses in Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter 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
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared

HMO licence applications near Uttoxeter

Cheadle 7.7 miles
Rugeley 10.1 miles
Burton upon Trent 11.2 miles
Stone 12.1 miles
Stafford 12.3 miles
Longton 12.6 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Uttoxeter

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 happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Uttoxeter?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Uttoxeter needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter?

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with East Staffordshire Borough Council before you let.