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Outbuilding approval rate in Midlothian

Midlothian approved 96.9% of outbuilding applications, based on 32 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.9%
outbuilding approval rate
32
Outbuilding decisions
31
Approved
1
Refused
95.7%
Midlothian overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Midlothian average (95.7%).

How outbuilding compares in Midlothian

Outbuilding (32 decided)
96.9%
Midlothian all applications (951 decided)
95.7%

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Other project types in Midlothian

Extension (General) (253 decided)
95.7%
Garage / Parking (72 decided)
94.4%
86.4%
Conservatory (22 decided)
100.0%
New Build (20 decided)
80.0%
Dormer (15 decided)
80.0%
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