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HMO approval rate in Woking

Woking approved 50.0% of hmo applications, based on 14 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

50.0%
hmo approval rate
14
HMO decisions
7
Approved
7
Refused
80.8%
Woking overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the Woking average (80.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in Woking

HMO (14 decided)
50.0%
Woking all applications (4,357 decided)
80.8%

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Other project types in Woking

Rear Extension (2,331 decided)
83.4%
Garage / Parking (1,898 decided)
85.5%
Side Extension (1,430 decided)
84.7%
Dormer (719 decided)
79.3%
Outbuilding (670 decided)
80.7%
Front Extension (623 decided)
81.9%
New Build (601 decided)
80.5%
Wraparound Extension (569 decided)
85.1%
Conservatory (421 decided)
88.6%
72.7%
Extension (General) (270 decided)
87.4%
Loft Conversion (239 decided)
78.2%
79.4%
Flat Conversion (102 decided)
84.3%
Basement (66 decided)
95.5%
Annex (56 decided)
66.1%
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