HMO licence applications in Wombourne

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

Work in Wombourne is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

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Ask about a house in Wombourne

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

South Staffordshire Council is the licensing and planning authority for Wombourne. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Wombourne 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.

How we handle HMO licence application work in Wombourne

Licensing rules for shared houses in Wombourne 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 Wombourne 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
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Council application form completed and checked
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared

HMO licence applications near Wombourne

Kingswinford 2.5 miles
Penn 2.6 miles
Sedgley 2.6 miles
Wolverhampton 2.7 miles
Brierley Hill 4.4 miles
Dudley 4.8 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Wombourne

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Wombourne?

South Staffordshire Council is the licensing authority for Wombourne. 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 Wombourne?

Only if South Staffordshire 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. South Staffordshire Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.