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HMO approval rate in Torbay

Torbay approved 37.5% of hmo applications, based on 16 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

37.5%
hmo approval rate
16
HMO decisions
6
Approved
10
Refused
83.6%
Torbay overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Torbay average (83.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Torbay

HMO (16 decided)
37.5%
Torbay all applications (1,967 decided)
83.6%

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Other project types in Torbay

Garage / Parking (354 decided)
81.4%
Extension (General) (250 decided)
82.4%
Dormer (129 decided)
77.5%
80.8%
Rear Extension (108 decided)
86.1%
Side Extension (99 decided)
77.8%
Outbuilding (98 decided)
84.7%
Conservatory (73 decided)
93.2%
Loft Conversion (65 decided)
80.0%
New Build (27 decided)
81.5%
88.5%
Basement (20 decided)
60.0%
Front Extension (16 decided)
87.5%
Annex (13 decided)
84.6%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
50.0%
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