If the property is in Kidsgrove, the council that matters is Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 39 miles from Kidsgrove, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
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.
How we handle HMO maintenance work in Kidsgrove
Our maintenance team covers shared houses in Kidsgrove and across Staffordshire, carrying out planned work, repairs and void works. We log every report and agree a priority with the owner, so safety items such as fire doors, alarms and heating are dealt with ahead of routine jobs.
For HMOs in Kidsgrove, we keep fire alarm and emergency lighting test records, certificates and repair notes in one property file, ready if the local council inspects the house or asks for evidence that the licence conditions are being met.
- Planned maintenance schedule built around each house
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting test records
- Communal area cleaning coordinated and checked
- Reactive repairs logged and given an agreed priority
- Gas Safe engineers and qualified electricians for safety work