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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) (78 decided)
87.2%
Midlothian all applications (1,314 decided)
94.1%

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Other project types in Midlothian

Extension (General) (350 decided)
95.4%
Garage / Parking (118 decided)
91.5%
Outbuilding (51 decided)
98.0%
New Build (49 decided)
65.3%
Dormer (28 decided)
85.7%
Conservatory (23 decided)
100.0%
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