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Dormer approval rate in Midlothian

Midlothian approved 80.0% of dormer applications, based on 15 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

80.0%
dormer approval rate
15
Dormer decisions
12
Approved
3
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian overall

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

How dormer compares in Midlothian

Dormer (15 decided)
80.0%
Midlothian all applications (951 decided)
95.7%

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Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Midlothian

Extension (General) (253 decided)
95.7%
Garage / Parking (72 decided)
94.4%
86.4%
Outbuilding (32 decided)
96.9%
Conservatory (22 decided)
100.0%
New Build (20 decided)
80.0%
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