Landlords in Codsall deal with South Staffordshire 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 can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.
HMO rules in South Staffordshire Council
| Rule | South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Large HMO conversions in Codsall: what we do
For larger houses and buildings in Codsall, 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 Codsall and across Staffordshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
Large HMO conversions near Codsall
- Tettenhall 2.4 miles
- Penn 5.3 miles
- Wednesfield 5.4 miles
- Wombourne 6.7 miles
- Sedgley 7 miles
- Bilston 7.1 miles