New Build approval rate in Midlothian
Midlothian approved 65.3% of new build applications, based on 49 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
65.3%
new build approval rate
49
New Build decisions
32
Approved
17
Refused
94.1%
Midlothian overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Midlothian average (94.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Midlothian
New Build
65.3%
Midlothian all applications
94.1%
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Other project types in Midlothian
95.4%
91.5%
98.0%
85.7%
100.0%