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HMO approval rate in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames approved 63.8% of hmo applications, based on 94 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

63.8%
hmo approval rate
94
HMO decisions
60
Approved
34
Refused
75.2%
Kingston upon Thames overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Kingston upon Thames average (75.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Kingston upon Thames

HMO (94 decided)
63.8%
Kingston upon Thames all applications (15,415 decided)
75.2%

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Other project types in Kingston upon Thames

Rear Extension (5,762 decided)
73.3%
Garage / Parking (3,192 decided)
75.8%
Loft Conversion (3,105 decided)
73.4%
Dormer (3,002 decided)
74.3%
Side Extension (2,646 decided)
74.8%
New Build (1,644 decided)
69.8%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,435 decided)
75.5%
Outbuilding (914 decided)
75.5%
Conservatory (700 decided)
78.7%
60.3%
Front Extension (591 decided)
72.9%
Wraparound Extension (582 decided)
79.6%
Extension (General) (489 decided)
75.1%
Basement (376 decided)
72.3%
Flat Conversion (242 decided)
49.6%
Annex (92 decided)
69.6%