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HMO approval rate in Torbay

Torbay approved 40.0% of hmo applications, based on 30 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

40.0%
hmo approval rate
30
HMO decisions
12
Approved
18
Refused
80.9%
Torbay overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Torbay average (80.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Torbay

HMO (30 decided)
40.0%
Torbay all applications (5,670 decided)
80.9%

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Other project types in Torbay

Garage / Parking (1,028 decided)
78.1%
Extension (General) (843 decided)
80.4%
Dormer (393 decided)
71.2%
Rear Extension (355 decided)
83.1%
77.9%
Side Extension (305 decided)
76.7%
Outbuilding (240 decided)
80.4%
Loft Conversion (231 decided)
74.9%
Conservatory (200 decided)
87.5%
New Build (84 decided)
65.5%
Basement (76 decided)
69.7%
71.6%
Annex (59 decided)
83.1%
Front Extension (38 decided)
84.2%
88.0%
Flat Conversion (20 decided)
50.0%
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