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Penicuik planning approval rate

Penicuik ward in Midlothian has a 95.2% approval rate based on 167 planning decisions. Midlothian overall: 94.2%.

Last updated: August 2026

95.2%
ward approval rate
167
Decisions
159
Approved
8
Refused
94.2%
Midlothian average

Penicuik is broadly in line with the Midlothian average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Penicuik compares

Penicuik ward (167 decided)
95.2%
Midlothian overall (1,400 decided)
94.2%
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Recent decisions in Penicuik

Alterations to existing access and formation of access track (Part-retrospective · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved
Extension to dwellinghouse · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Installation of replacement door and windows · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of garage and carport and alterations to ground levels · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
Alterations to garage to form window opening (Proposed) · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Approved

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