HMO approval rate in Bristol
Bristol approved 75.4% of hmo applications, based on 886 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
75.4%
hmo approval rate
886
HMO decisions
668
Approved
218
Refused
85.4%
Bristol overall
HMO applications are refused more often than the Bristol average (85.4%).
How hmo applications compare in Bristol
HMO
75.4%
Bristol all applications
85.4%
Before you apply in Bristol
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's hmo approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable hmo decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Bristol →
✓ Nearest comparable hmo decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Bristol
90.7%
84.7%
88.3%
90.5%
87.9%
88.2%
88.7%
72.2%
91.2%
90.3%
92.0%
93.9%
76.6%
74.2%
81.4%