Midlothian East planning approval rate
Midlothian East ward in Midlothian has a 98.0% approval rate based on 247 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 95.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
98.0%
ward approval rate
247
Decisions
242
Approved
5
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian average
Midlothian East sits slightly above the Midlothian average, with a 2.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Midlothian East compares
Midlothian East ward
98.0%
Midlothian overall
95.7%
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Recent decisions in Midlothian East
Extension to dwellinghouse · Mon 09 Mar 2026
Alteration to wall to widen driveway and associated formation of hard standing · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse; formation of raised platform and erection of fence · Mon 02 Feb 2026
Formation of bay window, door openings and window openings; alterations to exist · Fri 23 Jan 2026
Erection of shed · Mon 22 Dec 2025
What gets approved near your property?
In Midlothian, 1 in 23 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Midlothian
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 951 decisions.