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HMO approval rate in Harlow

Harlow approved 95.2% of hmo applications, based on 21 decisions analysed.

Last updated: April 2026

95.2%
hmo approval rate
21
HMO decisions
20
Approved
1
Refused
98.0%
Harlow overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Harlow average (98.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Harlow

HMO (21 decided)
95.2%
Harlow all applications (2,497 decided)
98.0%

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Other project types in Harlow

Garage / Parking (427 decided)
99.3%
Rear Extension (423 decided)
98.8%
Side Extension (161 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
New Build (105 decided)
99.0%
Extension (General) (97 decided)
99.0%
Outbuilding (94 decided)
98.9%
Front Extension (67 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (49 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (41 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (37 decided)
100.0%
Annex (21 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
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