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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Midlothian

Midlothian approved 86.4% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 44 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

86.4%
change of use (residential) approval rate
44
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
38
Approved
6
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Midlothian average (95.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Midlothian

Change of Use (Residential) (44 decided)
86.4%
Midlothian all applications (951 decided)
95.7%

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Other project types in Midlothian

Extension (General) (253 decided)
95.7%
Garage / Parking (72 decided)
94.4%
Outbuilding (32 decided)
96.9%
Conservatory (22 decided)
100.0%
New Build (20 decided)
80.0%
Dormer (15 decided)
80.0%
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