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HMO approval rate in Westminster

Westminster approved 73.6% of hmo applications, based on 140 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

73.6%
hmo approval rate
140
HMO decisions
103
Approved
37
Refused
90.8%
Westminster overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Westminster average (90.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Westminster

HMO (140 decided)
73.6%
Westminster all applications (65,586 decided)
90.8%

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Other project types in Westminster

Basement (9,847 decided)
92.8%
Extension (General) (3,435 decided)
90.9%
Rear Extension (3,218 decided)
87.5%
Loft Conversion (3,046 decided)
88.4%
Garage / Parking (2,813 decided)
93.5%
New Build (1,329 decided)
92.6%
Dormer (1,252 decided)
86.1%
91.4%
Outbuilding (624 decided)
88.5%
Conservatory (613 decided)
89.9%
Flat Conversion (606 decided)
96.4%
Side Extension (507 decided)
88.2%
Annex (111 decided)
93.7%
Front Extension (54 decided)
87.0%
79.3%
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