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HMO approval rate in Cardiff

Cardiff approved – of hmo applications, based on 65 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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hmo approval rate
65
HMO decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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Cardiff overall

HMO applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Cardiff average (–).

How hmo compares in Cardiff

HMO (65 decided)
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Cardiff all applications (2,048 decided)
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Other project types in Cardiff

Rear Extension (527 decided)
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Garage / Parking (368 decided)
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Extension (General) (338 decided)
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Dormer (309 decided)
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Loft Conversion (284 decided)
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Side Extension (233 decided)
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Conservatory (197 decided)
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Outbuilding (110 decided)
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Front Extension (41 decided)
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Annex (38 decided)
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Flat Conversion (34 decided)
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New Build (27 decided)
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