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HMO approval rate in Dover

Dover approved 87.5% of hmo applications, based on 24 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

87.5%
hmo approval rate
24
HMO decisions
21
Approved
3
Refused
93.2%
Dover overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Dover average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Dover

HMO (24 decided)
87.5%
Dover all applications (6,755 decided)
93.2%

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Other project types in Dover

Garage / Parking (1,229 decided)
89.8%
Outbuilding (1,133 decided)
92.7%
Rear Extension (890 decided)
92.8%
New Build (701 decided)
88.6%
Side Extension (526 decided)
93.3%
84.5%
Dormer (268 decided)
91.8%
Conservatory (232 decided)
95.7%
Extension (General) (214 decided)
88.8%
Loft Conversion (156 decided)
91.0%
Annex (127 decided)
90.6%
Front Extension (114 decided)
95.6%
94.2%
Basement (63 decided)
96.8%
Flat Conversion (47 decided)
72.3%
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