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HMO approval rate in Canterbury

Canterbury approved 81.2% of hmo applications, based on 16 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.2%
hmo approval rate
16
HMO decisions
13
Approved
3
Refused
95.1%
Canterbury overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Canterbury average (95.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Canterbury

HMO (16 decided)
81.2%
Canterbury all applications (11,193 decided)
95.1%

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Other project types in Canterbury

Rear Extension (2,053 decided)
96.3%
Garage / Parking (1,515 decided)
94.3%
Side Extension (1,224 decided)
97.3%
Dormer (669 decided)
93.7%
Outbuilding (605 decided)
94.7%
Conservatory (444 decided)
98.4%
Extension (General) (374 decided)
94.4%
80.2%
Wraparound Extension (251 decided)
98.4%
Loft Conversion (233 decided)
91.4%
Front Extension (212 decided)
95.8%
New Build (125 decided)
86.4%
Annex (98 decided)
95.9%
94.4%
Flat Conversion (38 decided)
84.2%
Basement (31 decided)
90.3%
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