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Extension (General) approval rate in Midlothian

Midlothian approved 95.5% of extension (general) applications, based on 379 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

95.5%
extension (general) approval rate
379
Extension (General) decisions
362
Approved
17
Refused
94.2%
Midlothian overall

Extension (General) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Midlothian average (94.2%).

How extension (general) compares in Midlothian

Extension (General) (379 decided)
95.5%
Midlothian all applications (1,400 decided)
94.2%

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Other project types in Midlothian

Garage / Parking (130 decided)
92.3%
86.6%
Outbuilding (58 decided)
98.3%
New Build (53 decided)
66.0%
Dormer (33 decided)
87.9%
Conservatory (23 decided)
100.0%
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