Cannock Chase District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Hednesford. We confirm the house has the licence and planning status it needs before anything else.
We cover WS12 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Hednesford as anywhere else in Staffordshire.
HMO rules in Cannock Chase District Council
| Rule | Cannock Chase 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 Cannock Chase District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Cannock Chase 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 Cannock Chase District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO property sourcing in Hednesford: what we do
We source houses suited to HMO use in Hednesford and across Staffordshire, checking each one for Article 4, licensing, room sizes, layout and condition before we put it forward. You receive the checks in writing, with comparable room lets found for that property.
Sourcing in Hednesford is carried out under written terms, with identity and anti-money-laundering checks before we act. We never hold or pool investors' money and we don't give financial advice, so take regulated advice before you commit to a purchase.
- Licensing position checked for each address
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
- Room sizes measured against national minimums