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Dalkeith planning approval rate

Dalkeith ward in Midlothian has a 94.2% approval rate based on 190 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 94.1%.

Last updated: June 2026

94.2%
ward approval rate
190
Decisions
179
Approved
11
Refused
94.1%
Midlothian average

Dalkeith is broadly in line with the Midlothian average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Dalkeith compares

Dalkeith ward (190 decided)
94.2%
Midlothian overall (1,314 decided)
94.1%
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Recent decisions in Dalkeith

Erection of forestry building · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of 36 dwellinghouses, associated car parking, landscaping and infrastru · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of 23 dwellinghouses, associated car parking, landscaping and infrastru · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Approved
Formation of window openings, removal of chimney stack, formation of driveway an · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of extension and porch · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Approved

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