Midlothian East planning approval rate
Midlothian East ward in Midlothian has a 97.7% approval rate based on 308 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 94.1%.
Last updated: June 2026
97.7%
ward approval rate
308
Decisions
301
Approved
7
Refused
94.1%
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
97.7%
Midlothian overall
94.1%
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Recent decisions in Midlothian East
Erection of extension to office/industrial (class 4) building · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse; extension and alteration to garage; and formation of · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Erection of shed and pergola · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Formation of access ramp and area of decking and erection of fence (retrospectiv · Fri 12 Jun 2026
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