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HMO approval rate in Chorley

Chorley approved 78.3% of hmo applications, based on 23 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

78.3%
hmo approval rate
23
HMO decisions
18
Approved
5
Refused
93.1%
Chorley overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Chorley average (93.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Chorley

HMO (23 decided)
78.3%
Chorley all applications (4,216 decided)
93.1%

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Other project types in Chorley

Rear Extension (1,003 decided)
93.1%
Garage / Parking (511 decided)
92.4%
Side Extension (421 decided)
93.3%
Conservatory (326 decided)
93.6%
New Build (301 decided)
90.0%
Extension (General) (237 decided)
94.5%
Dormer (160 decided)
93.1%
Outbuilding (157 decided)
86.6%
93.1%
Front Extension (87 decided)
92.0%
100.0%
Loft Conversion (18 decided)
100.0%
Annex (16 decided)
93.8%
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