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Outbuilding approval rate in City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh approved – of outbuilding applications, based on 2,212 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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outbuilding approval rate
2,212
Outbuilding decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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City of Edinburgh overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the City of Edinburgh average (–).

How outbuilding compares in City of Edinburgh

Outbuilding (2,212 decided)
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City of Edinburgh all applications (37,026 decided)
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Other project types in City of Edinburgh

Extension (General) (8,629 decided)
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Garage / Parking (6,214 decided)
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Dormer (3,774 decided)
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Rear Extension (3,006 decided)
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Conservatory (2,205 decided)
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Basement (1,590 decided)
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Side Extension (1,380 decided)
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New Build (922 decided)
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Loft Conversion (791 decided)
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Wraparound Extension (218 decided)
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HMO (205 decided)
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Annex (177 decided)
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Front Extension (159 decided)
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Flat Conversion (109 decided)
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