Large HMO conversions in Burton upon Trent

Midlands HMO handles large HMO conversion work in Burton upon Trent: we measure the house, design the room layout around East Staffordshire Borough Council's standards and fix the price in writing before work starts.

Whether the house in Burton upon Trent is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Burton upon Trent and nearby Staffordshire towns

Free survey and fixed written quote

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Landlords in Burton upon Trent 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.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

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 large HMO conversion work in Burton upon Trent

For larger houses and buildings in Burton upon Trent, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.

If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Burton upon Trent and across Staffordshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.

Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start

Large HMO conversions near Burton upon Trent

Swadlincote 4.2 miles
Mickleover 7.9 miles
Littleover 8.9 miles
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 8.9 miles
Derby 10.6 miles
Alvaston 10.9 miles

Large HMO conversions in Burton upon Trent: common questions

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Burton upon Trent?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

Do you supply fire doors and alarms as part of a conversion?

Yes. Fire doors, the alarm system and emergency lighting are specified to the fire risk of the house and included in the price, not added later.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Burton upon Trent?

For licensed HMOs in England a room for one adult must be at least 6.51 square metres and a room for two adults at least 10.22 square metres. East Staffordshire Borough Council may set additional standards, which we design to.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Burton upon Trent?

Yes. An HMO conversion often involves building regulations work such as fire protection, new partitions and drainage, and we arrange approval and inspections with local authority building control or a registered building control approver.