HMO approval rate in Swansea
Swansea approved 64.7% of hmo applications, based on 102 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
64.7%
hmo approval rate
102
HMO decisions
66
Approved
36
Refused
83.0%
Swansea overall
HMO applications are refused more often than the Swansea average (83.0%).
How hmo applications compare in Swansea
HMO
64.7%
Swansea all applications
83.0%
Before you apply in Swansea
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's hmo approval rate
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Swansea
81.0%
80.6%
81.1%
66.7%
84.2%
89.2%
86.5%
76.3%
60.6%
76.9%
77.3%
81.8%
63.2%
81.2%
66.7%