Midlothian West planning approval rate
Midlothian West ward in Midlothian has a 94.1% approval rate based on 185 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 95.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.1%
ward approval rate
185
Decisions
174
Approved
11
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian average
Midlothian West is broadly in line with the Midlothian average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Midlothian West compares
Midlothian West ward
94.1%
Midlothian overall
95.7%
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Recent decisions in Midlothian West
Formation of driveway (retrospective) · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Extension to building; erection of fencing and associated works · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Change of use from a flatted dwelling to an HMO · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Erection of extension and porch · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Change of use of public open space to private garden ground · Mon 12 Jan 2026
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
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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.