HMO planning and Article 4 in Uttoxeter

For landlords in Uttoxeter, our HMO planning permission service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

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Landlords in Uttoxeter deal with East Staffordshire Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We cover ST14 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Uttoxeter as anywhere else in Staffordshire.

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.

How we handle HMO planning permission work in Uttoxeter

Planning for an HMO in Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter 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.

Planning statement covering concentration, amenity, parking and bins
Check of lawful use, Article 4 and local HMO policies
Submission and liaison with the planning officer
Lawful development certificate applications with dated evidence
Advice on Class L, C4 and sui generis routes

HMO planning and Article 4 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

What landlords in Uttoxeter ask us

What documents does East Staffordshire Borough 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 East Staffordshire Borough Council's current list for your application.

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.

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.

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.