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HMO approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 56.5% of hmo applications, based on 69 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

56.5%
hmo approval rate
69
HMO decisions
39
Approved
30
Refused
82.0%
Guildford overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (82.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Guildford

HMO (69 decided)
56.5%
Guildford all applications (17,793 decided)
82.0%

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Other project types in Guildford

Rear Extension (3,907 decided)
81.7%
Garage / Parking (3,132 decided)
78.9%
Side Extension (2,235 decided)
80.4%
Dormer (1,513 decided)
76.3%
Outbuilding (1,311 decided)
79.1%
Conservatory (800 decided)
85.1%
Loft Conversion (782 decided)
75.8%
Extension (General) (759 decided)
79.1%
New Build (738 decided)
70.1%
Front Extension (651 decided)
79.9%
72.1%
Wraparound Extension (435 decided)
82.1%
78.9%
Basement (149 decided)
80.5%
Annex (121 decided)
73.6%
Flat Conversion (44 decided)
72.7%
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