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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in East Lothian

East Lothian approved of change of use (residential) applications, based on 49 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

%
change of use (residential) approval rate
49
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
Approved
Refused
East Lothian overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the East Lothian average (–).

How change of use (residential) compares in East Lothian

Change of Use (Residential) (49 decided)
East Lothian all applications (570 decided)

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Other project types in East Lothian

Extension (General) (166 decided)
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