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HMO approval rate in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea approved 61.9% of hmo applications, based on 21 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

61.9%
hmo approval rate
21
HMO decisions
13
Approved
8
Refused
79.4%
Southend-on-Sea overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Southend-on-Sea average (79.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Southend-on-Sea

HMO (21 decided)
61.9%
Southend-on-Sea all applications (587 decided)
79.4%

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Other project types in Southend-on-Sea

Rear Extension (151 decided)
83.4%
Garage / Parking (94 decided)
83.0%
Side Extension (82 decided)
84.1%
Dormer (74 decided)
75.7%
53.4%
Flat Conversion (38 decided)
47.4%
Loft Conversion (31 decided)
74.2%
Outbuilding (30 decided)
90.0%
74.1%
83.3%
Conservatory (11 decided)
100.0%
Front Extension (10 decided)
100.0%
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