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HMO approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 56.1% of hmo applications, based on 66 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

56.1%
hmo approval rate
66
HMO decisions
37
Approved
29
Refused
81.7%
Guildford overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (81.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Guildford

HMO (66 decided)
56.1%
Guildford all applications (16,972 decided)
81.7%

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Other project types in Guildford

Rear Extension (3,726 decided)
81.5%
Garage / Parking (2,963 decided)
78.4%
Side Extension (2,143 decided)
80.0%
Dormer (1,456 decided)
75.7%
Outbuilding (1,245 decided)
78.9%
Conservatory (768 decided)
84.9%
Loft Conversion (752 decided)
75.1%
Extension (General) (744 decided)
78.9%
New Build (703 decided)
69.3%
Front Extension (631 decided)
79.6%
72.6%
Wraparound Extension (418 decided)
81.8%
78.0%
Basement (141 decided)
81.6%
Annex (118 decided)
73.7%
Flat Conversion (42 decided)
71.4%
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