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HMO approval rate in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway approved 94.1% of hmo applications, based on 17 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

94.1%
hmo approval rate
17
HMO decisions
16
Approved
1
Refused
97.4%
Dumfries & Galloway overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Dumfries & Galloway average (97.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Dumfries & Galloway

HMO (17 decided)
94.1%
Dumfries & Galloway all applications (23,400 decided)
97.4%

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Other project types in Dumfries & Galloway

Extension (General) (5,222 decided)
99.1%
New Build (3,903 decided)
93.6%
Garage / Parking (2,517 decided)
96.2%
95.8%
Outbuilding (1,123 decided)
97.8%
Dormer (419 decided)
95.7%
Annex (222 decided)
96.8%
Conservatory (213 decided)
100.0%
Rear Extension (109 decided)
98.2%
Flat Conversion (34 decided)
97.1%
Basement (31 decided)
96.8%
Side Extension (13 decided)
92.3%
Loft Conversion (12 decided)
100.0%
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