HMO planning and Article 4 in Burntwood

Need help with HMO planning permission in Burntwood? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Lichfield District Council asks for.

Tell us about the property in Burntwood and we'll arrange a free survey at a time that suits you.

Designed around Lichfield District Council's HMO standards

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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.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

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 planning and Article 4 for Burntwood landlords

Planning for an HMO in Burntwood starts with three questions: what the current lawful use is, whether an Article 4 direction covers the street, and what local policy says about the concentration of shared houses. We answer all three before you spend money on design.

For landlords and investors in Burntwood and the rest of Staffordshire, we prepare planning applications and lawful development certificates, with the plans and evidence councils commonly ask for. We also explain where licensing and building regulations need a separate approval.

Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Submission and liaison with the planning officer
Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes

HMO planning and Article 4 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

What landlords in Burntwood ask us

Do HMOs in Burntwood 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 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.

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.

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.