Inspections of building work
Extending validity of a building warrant - paper submission
A building warrant is valid for 3 years, starting from the day it is granted. You must either finish the work within this period, or apply for an extension of validity of your building warrant.
You must apply to extend the validity of your building warrant before your building warrant expires. However, in cases of hardship, we may accept late applications.
If we extend the validity of your building warrant, the first extension will be for 9 months. There is no legal limit to the number of extensions you can apply for, but extensions of validity are granted at our discretion.
For queries about extensions of validity for building warrants granted before 01 May 2005, please contact Midlothian Building Standards directly.
Apply to extend validity of a building warrant
To apply to extend the validity of your building warrant, submit an application form and the fee to Midlothian Building Standards.
Application to Extend Period of Validity of Building Warrant (PDF)