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HMO approval rate in Solihull

Solihull approved 40.0% of hmo applications, based on 10 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

40.0%
hmo approval rate
10
HMO decisions
4
Approved
6
Refused
91.7%
Solihull overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Solihull average (91.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Solihull

HMO (10 decided)
40.0%
Solihull all applications (3,993 decided)
91.7%

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Other project types in Solihull

Rear Extension (1,763 decided)
91.2%
Garage / Parking (1,029 decided)
92.5%
Side Extension (986 decided)
94.3%
Extension (General) (568 decided)
95.4%
Front Extension (405 decided)
94.8%
Dormer (332 decided)
91.6%
Loft Conversion (255 decided)
89.8%
Outbuilding (239 decided)
92.5%
81.1%
Conservatory (209 decided)
93.3%
Wraparound Extension (184 decided)
92.4%
New Build (166 decided)
86.1%
Annex (46 decided)
82.6%
86.0%
Basement (14 decided)
92.9%
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