Shared houses in Newcastle-under-Lyme need to satisfy Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 34 miles from Newcastle-under-Lyme. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections 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.
Our HMO safety certificate service in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Landlords in Newcastle-under-Lyme need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.
We arrange checks for HMOs in Newcastle-under-Lyme and across Staffordshire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Student and sharer lets in Newcastle-under-Lyme
If the house in Newcastle-under-Lyme is let to students or sharers, up-to-date certificates, measured plans and a current fire risk assessment make any council inspection more straightforward, and they are usually asked for with a licence application.