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HMO approval rate in Burnley

Burnley approved 76.9% of hmo applications, based on 13 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

76.9%
hmo approval rate
13
HMO decisions
10
Approved
3
Refused
87.3%
Burnley overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Burnley average (87.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Burnley

HMO (13 decided)
76.9%
Burnley all applications (220 decided)
87.3%

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Other project types in Burnley

Rear Extension (44 decided)
88.6%
Extension (General) (43 decided)
88.4%
Garage / Parking (39 decided)
100.0%
79.5%
Side Extension (13 decided)
76.9%
New Build (12 decided)
91.7%
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