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HMO approval rate in Bolton

Bolton approved 41.2% of hmo applications, based on 68 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

41.2%
hmo approval rate
68
HMO decisions
28
Approved
40
Refused
85.5%
Bolton overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Bolton average (85.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Bolton

HMO (68 decided)
41.2%
Bolton all applications (4,833 decided)
85.5%

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Other project types in Bolton

Extension (General) (976 decided)
81.7%
Garage / Parking (421 decided)
83.8%
Rear Extension (348 decided)
85.3%
68.5%
New Build (265 decided)
81.1%
Side Extension (223 decided)
82.5%
Conservatory (175 decided)
92.0%
Dormer (170 decided)
79.4%
Front Extension (66 decided)
75.8%
Outbuilding (60 decided)
75.0%
85.7%
Loft Conversion (30 decided)
73.3%
Flat Conversion (24 decided)
79.2%
Basement (13 decided)
61.5%
Annex (11 decided)
63.6%
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