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HMO approval rate in Oldham

Oldham approved 91.1% of hmo applications, based on 101 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

91.1%
hmo approval rate
101
HMO decisions
92
Approved
9
Refused
89.8%
Oldham overall

HMO applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Oldham average (89.8%).

How hmo compares in Oldham

HMO (101 decided)
91.1%
Oldham all applications (6,405 decided)
89.8%

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Other project types in Oldham

Rear Extension (2,590 decided)
91.6%
Side Extension (1,407 decided)
91.2%
Garage / Parking (871 decided)
90.6%
Dormer (836 decided)
90.3%
89.1%
Extension (General) (456 decided)
89.9%
New Build (330 decided)
82.1%
Front Extension (282 decided)
86.9%
Wraparound Extension (266 decided)
93.6%
Conservatory (176 decided)
95.5%
Outbuilding (165 decided)
86.1%
Loft Conversion (150 decided)
93.3%
90.3%
Basement (52 decided)
92.3%
Flat Conversion (46 decided)
91.3%
Annex (33 decided)
90.9%
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