Outbuilding approval rate in Midlothian
Midlothian approved 98.0% of outbuilding applications, based on 51 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
98.0%
outbuilding approval rate
51
Outbuilding decisions
50
Approved
1
Refused
94.1%
Midlothian overall
Outbuilding applications are approved more often than the Midlothian average (94.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.
How outbuilding compares in Midlothian
Outbuilding
98.0%
Midlothian all applications
94.1%
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Other project types in Midlothian
95.4%
91.5%
65.3%
85.7%
100.0%