Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Midlothian
Midlothian approved 86.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 82 decisions analysed.
Last updated: August 2026
86.6%
change of use (residential) approval rate
82
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
71
Approved
11
Refused
94.2%
Midlothian overall
Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Midlothian average (94.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How change of use (residential) compares in Midlothian
Change of Use (Residential)
86.6%
Midlothian all applications
94.2%
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