Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Midlothian
Midlothian approved 87.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 78 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
87.2%
change of use (residential) approval rate
78
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
68
Approved
10
Refused
94.1%
Midlothian overall
Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Midlothian average (94.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How change of use (residential) compares in Midlothian
Change of Use (Residential)
87.2%
Midlothian all applications
94.1%
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95.4%
91.5%
98.0%
65.3%
85.7%
100.0%