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HMO approval rate in Leeds

Leeds approved 79.4% of hmo applications, based on 992 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.4%
hmo approval rate
992
HMO decisions
788
Approved
204
Refused
86.6%
Leeds overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Leeds average (86.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Leeds

HMO (992 decided)
79.4%
Leeds all applications (44,615 decided)
86.6%

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Other project types in Leeds

Rear Extension (10,080 decided)
89.0%
Side Extension (6,927 decided)
86.2%
Garage / Parking (6,017 decided)
84.6%
Dormer (4,379 decided)
80.7%
Extension (General) (3,224 decided)
85.3%
77.3%
Wraparound Extension (2,010 decided)
87.2%
Outbuilding (1,820 decided)
82.8%
Front Extension (1,403 decided)
78.5%
Conservatory (1,039 decided)
87.3%
New Build (731 decided)
71.8%
Loft Conversion (707 decided)
82.7%
Basement (660 decided)
76.8%
82.0%
Flat Conversion (229 decided)
75.1%
Annex (220 decided)
80.0%
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