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Midlothian
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Midlothian. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,176Searchable applications
190Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 801 approved or refused records
74Refused applications
727 approved · 74 refused · 32 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Nov 2020 to 22 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01312713302Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Decided25/00114/DPP
Formation of dormer window
8 Southside Farm Cottages Gorebridge EH23 4NZ
Received 27 Feb 2025 - Decided25/00115/DPP
Installation of solar array and associated works (Amendment to approved planning permission 22/00728/DPP)
Land North West of 354 Rullion Road Penicuik
Received 27 Feb 2025 - Decided25/00116/DPP
Change of use from restaurant (Class 3) to hot food takeaway (Sui generis)
3 Edinburgh Road Penicuik EH26 8NP
Received 28 Feb 2025 - Decided25/00117/DPP
Formation of dormer window
5 Newton Street Easthouses Dalkeith EH22 4EY
Received 28 Feb 2025 - Decided25/00118/MSC
Approval of matters specified in conditions 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 21 attached to planning permission 17/00650/S42 (relating to underground infrastructure for district heating)
Land 150M North of Old Craighall Road Millerhill Dalkeith
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00119/DPP
Erection of 7 terraced dwellinghouses
Land East of Auchendinny Penicuik
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00120/DPP
Change of use of former restaurant (Class 3) to dwellinghouse (Class 9), erection of extension, formation of parking, erection of walls and gate, fencing and retaining walls and associated works
Land At Howgate Restaurant Penicuik
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Awaiting decision25/00121/LA
Application to discharge a planning obligation associated with planning permission 392/97 (relating to occupancy restriction)
Land At 39 The Brae Auchendinny Penicuik
Received 26 Feb 2025 - Decided25/00122/LBC
Internal and external alterations associated with partial conversion of steading to ancillary accommodation, including infilling of window opening, installation of rooflights, flue and replacement door and window; formation of dormer windows
Glencrosk Biggar Road Penicuik EH10 7DX
Received 5 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00123/DPP
Partial conversion of steading to ancillary accommodation and associated works, including formation of dormer window
Glencrosk Biggar Road Penicuik EH10 7DX
Received 5 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00125/DPP
Erection of dwellinghouse and garage, formation of access, landscaping and associated works
Land North of 5 Wadingburn Lane Wadingburn Lane Lasswade
Received 6 Mar 2025 - Awaiting decision25/00127/MSC
Approval of matters specified in Conditions 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 21 attached to planning permission 17/00650/S42 (relating to engineering works for district heating)
Shawfair Development Area Land Bounded By The A720, The Wisp and Old Dalkeith Road Millerhill Dalkeith
Received 7 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00128/ADV
Display of illuminated and non-illuminated signage
Kentucky Fried Chicken 132 Straiton Road Loanhead EH20 9HW
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00129/DPP
Installation of drive thru order point and alteration to existing height restriction barrier
Kentucky Fried Chicken 132 Straiton Road Loanhead EH20 9HW
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00130/LBC
Installation of replacement windows and door surround
33 West Street Penicuik EH26 9DG
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00131/DPP
Extension to dwellinghouse
21 Damhead Lothianburn Edinburgh EH10 7EA
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00133/DPP
Alterations to road and associated landscaping; installation of gate
Land 50M South of Penicuik House Penicuik
Received 11 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00134/DPP
Change of use from Building Merchant (Sui Generis) to Car Hire (Sui Generis) (retrospective)
1A Clerk Street Loanhead EH20 9DP
Received 11 Mar 2025 - Awaiting decision25/00135/DPP
Single and two storey extensions to dwellinghouse; installation of rooflights and external alterations; erection of detached garden room
West Riding Green Lane Lasswade EH18 1HE
Received 11 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00137/DPP
Erection of extension
Newhall House Carlops Penicuik EH26 9LY
Received 12 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00138/LBC
Erection of extension
Newhall House Carlops Penicuik EH26 9LY
Received 12 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00139/DPP
Erection of boundary wall, carport, shed, and pergolas; formation of patio and garden wall; installation of gate (part retrospective)
19 Lugton Brae Dalkeith EH22 1JX
Received 12 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00140/LBC
Erection of boundary wall, carport, shed, and pergolas; formation of patio and garden wall; installation of gate
19 Lugton Brae Dalkeith EH22 1JX
Received 12 Mar 2025 - Decided25/00141/DPP
Formation of driveway with associated alterations to garden levels and erection of retaining walls
10 Stone Avenue Mayfield Dalkeith EH22 5PD
Received 12 Mar 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Midlothian, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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