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Outbuilding approval rate in East Lothian

East Lothian approved of outbuilding applications, based on 40 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

%
outbuilding approval rate
40
Outbuilding decisions
Approved
Refused
East Lothian overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the East Lothian average (–).

How outbuilding compares in East Lothian

Outbuilding (40 decided)
East Lothian all applications (570 decided)

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Other project types in East Lothian

Extension (General) (166 decided)
Garage / Parking (47 decided)
Dormer (27 decided)
New Build (20 decided)
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