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HMO approval rate in City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh approved 83.0% of hmo applications, based on 88 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

83.0%
hmo approval rate
88
HMO decisions
73
Approved
15
Refused
89.8%
City of Edinburgh overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the City of Edinburgh average (89.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in City of Edinburgh

HMO (88 decided)
83.0%
City of Edinburgh all applications (26,447 decided)
89.8%

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Other project types in City of Edinburgh

Extension (General) (3,651 decided)
94.8%
Garage / Parking (2,564 decided)
90.6%
69.2%
Dormer (1,574 decided)
92.2%
Rear Extension (1,257 decided)
95.9%
Outbuilding (913 decided)
92.3%
Conservatory (902 decided)
95.1%
Basement (674 decided)
92.3%
Side Extension (586 decided)
95.2%
New Build (382 decided)
84.0%
Loft Conversion (341 decided)
93.8%
95.7%
Annex (80 decided)
87.5%
Front Extension (66 decided)
93.9%
Flat Conversion (48 decided)
87.5%
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