Data-backed planning intelligence · 3,700,000+ decisions analysed across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

HMO approval rate in Medway

Medway approved 78.6% of hmo applications, based on 308 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

78.6%
hmo approval rate
308
HMO decisions
242
Approved
66
Refused
88.3%
Medway overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Medway average (88.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Medway

HMO (308 decided)
78.6%
Medway all applications (11,155 decided)
88.3%

Planning a hmo in Medway?

78.6% get approved, but the odds vary by street. Your Full Planning Analysis shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's hmo approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable hmo decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Medway →

Other project types in Medway

Garage / Parking (2,352 decided)
84.6%
Extension (General) (1,921 decided)
86.5%
Dormer (1,301 decided)
90.1%
Rear Extension (1,253 decided)
91.0%
82.9%
Side Extension (781 decided)
90.0%
Conservatory (704 decided)
93.6%
Outbuilding (637 decided)
87.4%
Loft Conversion (410 decided)
93.7%
Front Extension (221 decided)
93.2%
Annex (194 decided)
82.0%
93.9%
Basement (124 decided)
87.1%
91.6%
Flat Conversion (73 decided)
80.8%
New Build (53 decided)
83.0%
Check planning approval patterns, Free