Midlothian South planning approval rate
Midlothian South ward in Midlothian has a 88.0% approval rate based on 167 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 94.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.0%
ward approval rate
167
Decisions
147
Approved
20
Refused
94.2%
Midlothian average
Midlothian South is 6.2 percentage points below the Midlothian average, placing it among the stricter wards in Midlothian. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Midlothian South compares
Midlothian South ward
88.0%
Midlothian overall
94.2%
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Recent decisions in Midlothian South
Erection of dwellinghouse · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse; erection of retaining wall; formation of access ramp · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Installation of rooflights, installation of replacement door and alteration to w · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse (Proposed) · Thu 09 Jul 2026
Extension to dwellinghouse · Mon 06 Jul 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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