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HMO approval rate in Harlow

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

Last updated: June 2026

95.2%
hmo approval rate
21
HMO decisions
20
Approved
1
Refused
97.8%
Harlow overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Harlow average (97.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Harlow

HMO (21 decided)
95.2%
Harlow all applications (2,602 decided)
97.8%

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Other project types in Harlow

Garage / Parking (447 decided)
99.1%
Rear Extension (442 decided)
98.6%
Side Extension (171 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
New Build (108 decided)
99.1%
Extension (General) (100 decided)
99.0%
Outbuilding (94 decided)
98.9%
Front Extension (69 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (51 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (44 decided)
100.0%
Conservatory (39 decided)
100.0%
Annex (23 decided)
100.0%
100.0%
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