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HMO approval rate in Wirral

Wirral approved 50.7% of hmo applications, based on 67 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

50.7%
hmo approval rate
67
HMO decisions
34
Approved
33
Refused
85.2%
Wirral overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Wirral average (85.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Wirral

HMO (67 decided)
50.7%
Wirral all applications (7,259 decided)
85.2%

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Other project types in Wirral

Rear Extension (2,299 decided)
90.1%
Side Extension (1,524 decided)
91.7%
Garage / Parking (1,331 decided)
85.7%
Extension (General) (797 decided)
87.3%
Dormer (600 decided)
79.0%
78.4%
Wraparound Extension (353 decided)
94.6%
New Build (349 decided)
75.6%
Front Extension (325 decided)
90.2%
Outbuilding (306 decided)
82.7%
Conservatory (283 decided)
87.6%
Loft Conversion (274 decided)
77.7%
71.8%
Flat Conversion (75 decided)
72.0%
Annex (73 decided)
83.6%
Basement (46 decided)
82.6%
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