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Extension (General) approval rate in Midlothian

Midlothian approved 95.7% of extension (general) applications, based on 253 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

95.7%
extension (general) approval rate
253
Extension (General) decisions
242
Approved
11
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian overall

Extension (General) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Midlothian average (95.7%).

How extension (general) compares in Midlothian

Extension (General) (253 decided)
95.7%
Midlothian all applications (951 decided)
95.7%

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Other project types in Midlothian

Garage / Parking (72 decided)
94.4%
86.4%
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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