Tamworth Borough Council is the licensing and planning authority for Tamworth. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 11 miles from Tamworth. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Tamworth Borough Council
| Rule | Tamworth Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Proposed Consultation on licensing three and four person HMOs closed 20 August 2026; no decision found |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Tamworth Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Tamworth 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. Tamworth Borough Council has consulted on licensing three and four person HMOs, with no decision found when we checked.
HMO planning and Article 4 for Tamworth landlords
Planning for an HMO in Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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
- Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes
- Existing and proposed floor plans and site plans
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
HMO planning and Article 4 near Tamworth
- Lichfield 6.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 7.2 miles
- Atherstone 7.4 miles
- Erdington 8.6 miles
- Coleshill 9.3 miles
- Aldridge 9.5 miles