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HMO approval rate in Wigan

Wigan approved 49.1% of hmo applications, based on 114 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

49.1%
hmo approval rate
114
HMO decisions
56
Approved
58
Refused
88.5%
Wigan overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Wigan average (88.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Wigan

HMO (114 decided)
49.1%
Wigan all applications (5,618 decided)
88.5%

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Other project types in Wigan

Garage / Parking (926 decided)
89.1%
Rear Extension (765 decided)
90.6%
Extension (General) (666 decided)
89.5%
76.1%
Side Extension (401 decided)
88.5%
Dormer (381 decided)
84.8%
Conservatory (288 decided)
93.4%
New Build (260 decided)
84.2%
Outbuilding (183 decided)
88.0%
92.4%
Loft Conversion (51 decided)
82.4%
74.5%
Flat Conversion (45 decided)
88.9%
Front Extension (37 decided)
73.0%
Annex (26 decided)
88.5%
Basement (20 decided)
90.0%
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