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
95.2%
Midlothian overall
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
Extension to dwellinghouse · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Installation of replacement door and windows · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Erection of garage and carport and alterations to ground levels · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Alterations to garage to form window opening (Proposed) · Wed 08 Jul 2026
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