HMO Licensing in Mid Suffolk
Browse all 19 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Mid Suffolk District Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £551.
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Mid Suffolk
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Mid Suffolk?
Mid Suffolk District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Mid Suffolk currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
19 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £551.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people across licensed properties in Mid Suffolk.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Mid Suffolk District Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 24 Apr 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 19 |
| Latest licence issued | Apr 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £551 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 36 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,150 (£599 + £551 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Mid Suffolk?
Search licensed properties in Mid Suffolk from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Apr 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
19 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Burroughs Piece Road, Sudbury | — | 6 |
| 1 Phillips Field Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk. | — | 6 |
| 1 Woodside Cottage, Old London Road, Copdock and Washbrook, Ipswich | — | 6 |
| 10 Constable Road, Sudbury | — | 5 |
| 10-12 Cornard Road, Sudbury | — | 10 |
| 2 Daltons Farmhouse, Plough Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester | — | 6 |
| 25 Elm Road, Sudbury | — | 6 |
| 3 Elm Road , Sudbury | — | 5 |
| 46 Carsons Drive, Great Cornard | — | 6 |
| 46 Cornard Road, Sudbury | — | 12 |
| 8 Cornard Road, Sudbury | — | 10 |
| Burnriggs The Green, Hadleigh | — | 6 |
| Copdock House Old London Road, Copdock | — | 9 |
| Hill Lodge Hotel, Hill Lodge, 8 Newton Road, Sudbury | — | 36 |
| Langlands, Hill Farm, Brick Kiln Hill, Polstead, Cochester | — | 6 |
| Mill House Withindale Lane Long Melford | — | 10 |
| Rossendale, Belle Vue Road, Sudbury | — | 6 |
| Staff Accommodation, Hadleigh Nursing Home, Friars Road, Hadleigh 1 | — | 5 |
| The Manor, Belle Vue Road, Sudbury | — | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Mid Suffolk
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Mid Suffolk?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Mid Suffolk have additional or selective licensing?
- Mid Suffolk is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Mid Suffolk?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Mid Suffolk?
- Applications are made directly to Mid Suffolk, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Mid Suffolk about HMO licensing?
Office address
Mid Suffolk
54 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1AD
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
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Nearby councils
Other East of England authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.