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HMO approval rate in Lancaster

Lancaster approved 100.0% of hmo applications, based on 12 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

100.0%
hmo approval rate
12
HMO decisions
12
Approved
0
Refused
86.3%
Lancaster overall

HMO applications are approved more often than the Lancaster average (86.3%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How hmo compares in Lancaster

HMO (12 decided)
100.0%
Lancaster all applications (1,758 decided)
86.3%

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Other project types in Lancaster

Extension (General) (513 decided)
92.2%
Rear Extension (490 decided)
91.6%
Garage / Parking (369 decided)
91.3%
Dormer (275 decided)
88.7%
Side Extension (227 decided)
89.9%
Conservatory (186 decided)
96.2%
77.1%
New Build (155 decided)
89.0%
Outbuilding (131 decided)
89.3%
89.5%
Loft Conversion (49 decided)
85.7%
97.7%
Front Extension (22 decided)
90.9%
Flat Conversion (20 decided)
55.0%
Basement (15 decided)
86.7%
Annex (14 decided)
85.7%
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