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HMO approval rate in Wigan

Wigan approved 50.9% of hmo applications, based on 108 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

50.9%
hmo approval rate
108
HMO decisions
55
Approved
53
Refused
88.6%
Wigan overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Wigan average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Wigan

HMO (108 decided)
50.9%
Wigan all applications (5,457 decided)
88.6%

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Other project types in Wigan

Garage / Parking (902 decided)
89.4%
Rear Extension (733 decided)
90.6%
Extension (General) (654 decided)
89.4%
77.4%
Side Extension (381 decided)
89.0%
Dormer (376 decided)
84.6%
Conservatory (277 decided)
93.1%
New Build (253 decided)
84.6%
Outbuilding (180 decided)
87.8%
92.1%
Loft Conversion (51 decided)
82.4%
75.6%
Flat Conversion (45 decided)
88.9%
Front Extension (35 decided)
71.4%
Annex (25 decided)
88.0%
Basement (20 decided)
90.0%
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