Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Hednesford we start by measuring every room and checking Cannock Chase District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We cover WS12 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards 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.
How we handle HMO void refurbishment work in Hednesford
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Hednesford between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.
Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Hednesford are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across Staffordshire, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Move-out inspection with dated photos
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks