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HMO approval rate in Wakefield

Wakefield approved 69.2% of hmo applications, based on 78 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

69.2%
hmo approval rate
78
HMO decisions
54
Approved
24
Refused
89.7%
Wakefield overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Wakefield average (89.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Wakefield

HMO (78 decided)
69.2%
Wakefield all applications (13,123 decided)
89.7%

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Other project types in Wakefield

Extension (General) (2,786 decided)
95.1%
Garage / Parking (2,246 decided)
91.8%
Rear Extension (1,848 decided)
96.5%
Side Extension (1,167 decided)
95.3%
86.7%
Dormer (684 decided)
91.1%
Outbuilding (562 decided)
87.7%
New Build (517 decided)
87.6%
Conservatory (365 decided)
97.5%
Front Extension (274 decided)
95.3%
Loft Conversion (253 decided)
95.7%
Wraparound Extension (176 decided)
97.7%
Annex (126 decided)
92.9%
97.0%
Basement (62 decided)
93.5%
Flat Conversion (28 decided)
89.3%
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