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HMO approval rate in Hackney

Hackney approved 55.4% of hmo applications, based on 74 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

55.4%
hmo approval rate
74
HMO decisions
41
Approved
33
Refused
86.2%
Hackney overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Hackney average (86.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Hackney

HMO (74 decided)
55.4%
Hackney all applications (8,400 decided)
86.2%

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Other project types in Hackney

Rear Extension (1,252 decided)
84.0%
Loft Conversion (785 decided)
78.1%
Basement (572 decided)
79.9%
Dormer (560 decided)
81.6%
Extension (General) (423 decided)
82.3%
Side Extension (346 decided)
84.4%
64.5%
Outbuilding (239 decided)
87.0%
Garage / Parking (182 decided)
85.7%
New Build (108 decided)
74.1%
Wraparound Extension (102 decided)
86.3%
Flat Conversion (91 decided)
71.4%
Conservatory (49 decided)
89.8%
75.8%
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