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Outbuilding approval rate in South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire approved 96.7% of outbuilding applications, based on 1,135 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

96.7%
outbuilding approval rate
1,135
Outbuilding decisions
1,097
Approved
38
Refused
96.8%
South Lanarkshire overall

Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the South Lanarkshire average (96.8%).

How outbuilding compares in South Lanarkshire

Outbuilding (1,135 decided)
96.7%
South Lanarkshire all applications (26,166 decided)
96.8%

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Other project types in South Lanarkshire

Rear Extension (4,945 decided)
99.4%
Garage / Parking (4,762 decided)
97.3%
New Build (4,092 decided)
93.7%
Side Extension (2,329 decided)
99.1%
Extension (General) (2,264 decided)
98.3%
93.6%
Dormer (1,267 decided)
98.7%
Conservatory (811 decided)
99.6%
Front Extension (420 decided)
98.1%
Wraparound Extension (324 decided)
99.1%
Flat Conversion (98 decided)
82.7%
Annex (92 decided)
96.7%
Basement (60 decided)
98.3%
Loft Conversion (51 decided)
90.2%
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