Midlothian East planning approval rate
Midlothian East ward in Midlothian has a 97.8% approval rate based on 323 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 94.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
97.8%
ward approval rate
323
Decisions
316
Approved
7
Refused
94.2%
Midlothian average
Midlothian East sits slightly above the Midlothian average, with a 3.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Midlothian East compares
Midlothian East ward
97.8%
Midlothian overall
94.2%
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Recent decisions in Midlothian East
Subdivision of existing dwellinghouse to form two dwellinghouses; erection of ex · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse; formation of door opening · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse; formation of door opening · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Internal and external alterations including erection of extension and garage, in · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse, erection of garage, infilling of door opening, insta · Thu 13 Aug 2026
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