New Build approval rate in Midlothian
Midlothian approved 66.0% of new build applications, based on 53 decisions analysed.
Last updated: August 2026
66.0%
new build approval rate
53
New Build decisions
35
Approved
18
Refused
94.2%
Midlothian overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Midlothian average (94.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Midlothian
New Build
66.0%
Midlothian all applications
94.2%
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Other project types in Midlothian
95.5%
92.3%
98.3%
87.9%
100.0%