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HMO approval rate in York

York approved 83.7% of hmo applications, based on 369 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

83.7%
hmo approval rate
369
HMO decisions
309
Approved
60
Refused
90.1%
York overall

HMO applications are refused more often than the York average (90.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How hmo compares in York

HMO (369 decided)
83.7%
York all applications (11,900 decided)
90.1%

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Other project types in York

Rear Extension (2,594 decided)
93.9%
Side Extension (1,716 decided)
93.1%
Garage / Parking (1,285 decided)
90.3%
Dormer (861 decided)
88.4%
Extension (General) (644 decided)
88.5%
77.0%
Wraparound Extension (555 decided)
94.8%
New Build (463 decided)
75.6%
Front Extension (377 decided)
92.3%
Outbuilding (374 decided)
88.0%
Conservatory (325 decided)
96.0%
Loft Conversion (240 decided)
90.0%
92.4%
Annex (112 decided)
84.8%
Basement (87 decided)
87.4%
Flat Conversion (24 decided)
58.3%
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