New Build approval rate in Midlothian
Midlothian approved 80.0% of new build applications, based on 20 decisions analysed.
Last updated: March 2026
80.0%
new build approval rate
20
New Build decisions
16
Approved
4
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Midlothian average (95.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Midlothian
New Build
80.0%
Midlothian all applications
95.7%
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Less than one set of revised drawings.
Other project types in Midlothian
95.7%
94.4%
96.9%
100.0%
80.0%