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Outbuilding approval rate in South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire approved 96.9% of outbuilding applications, based on 1,121 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

96.9%
outbuilding approval rate
1,121
Outbuilding decisions
1,086
Approved
35
Refused
96.9%
South Lanarkshire overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the South Lanarkshire average (96.9%).

How outbuilding compares in South Lanarkshire

Outbuilding (1,121 decided)
96.9%
South Lanarkshire all applications (25,858 decided)
96.9%

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Other project types in South Lanarkshire

Rear Extension (4,892 decided)
99.4%
Garage / Parking (4,720 decided)
97.3%
New Build (4,060 decided)
93.8%
Side Extension (2,300 decided)
99.1%
Extension (General) (2,243 decided)
98.4%
93.6%
Dormer (1,255 decided)
98.8%
Conservatory (806 decided)
99.6%
Front Extension (417 decided)
98.1%
Wraparound Extension (323 decided)
99.1%
Flat Conversion (94 decided)
84.0%
Annex (90 decided)
96.7%
Basement (60 decided)
98.3%
Loft Conversion (51 decided)
90.2%
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