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Scotland · Local authority
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727 approved · 74 refused · 32 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided25/00650/PNFOR
Formation of access track for the purpose of forestry
Soutra Mains Wood Blackshield Pathhead
Received 5 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00651/PAC
Proposal of application notice for erection of new community campus comprising high school, primary school, nursery, sports facilities, associated parking and playing fields
Shawfair Site D Newton Danderhall
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00652/LBC
External and internal alterations including installation of roof, doors, flue and signage
1 Main Street Roslin EH25 9LD
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00653/DPP
Change of use from nil use to hot food takeaway (Sui generis) and associated alterations including installation of roof, doors and flue
1 Main Street Roslin EH25 9LD
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00654/WTT
Felling of tree within Borthwick & Crichton conservation area
1 Catcune Farm Cottages Gorebridge EH23 4QQ
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00655/DPP
Extension to dwellinghouse and formation of dormer window
38 Musselburgh Road Dalkeith EH22 1BZ
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00656/DPP
Change of use from office/ industrial (Class 4/5) to gym (Class 11)
Unit 6 Dryden Place Loanhead EH20 9HP
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00657/DPP
Extension to dwellinghouse
16 Cowdenfoot Loan Dalkeith EH22 2FT
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00658/DPP
Erection of garage
Hillend Farm Cottage Hillend Edinburgh EH10 7DY
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00660/DPP
Erection of office/industrial building and associated business/industrial/storage units
Lothian Heating Services Ltd Edgefield Road Industrial Estate Loanhead EH20 9TB
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Awaiting decision25/00661/MSC
Approval of matters specified in conditions 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 and 17 attached to planning permission 17/00650/S42 (relating to grouting, site clearance, earthworks, road upgrade works including new footpaths, active travel paths, street lighting and road signs, new road junction, bus stops, utilities, sewers and road drainage)
Harelaw (RP10) East of Millerhill Road Danderhall
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00662/DPP
Erection of extension and porch
26 St Clair Crescent Roslin EH25 9NG
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00663/ADV
Display of non-illuminated signage (retrospective)
94 Edmonstone Road Danderhall EH22 1QU
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00664/DPP
Extension to dwellinghouse
24 Windsor Road Penicuik EH26 8EA
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00665/DPP
Erection of agricultural building
Easter Cowden Farm Dalkeith EH22 2NS
Received 12 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00666/DPP
Erection of 15 holiday lodges and office building; formation of access road, parking, landscaping and associated works
Land West of Springfield House Lasswade
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Awaiting decision25/00667/DPP
Formation of multi-user route
Land At Mayfield Industrial Estate and Blackcot Drive Mayfield Dalkeith
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00668/DPP
Erection of two retail units (Class 1A) and two flatted dwellings (sui generis)
Land At Greenlaw Mains Mauricewood Road Penicuik
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00669/DPP
Erection of temporary events venue (for a period of 5 years); alteration to window and door openings to form door opening; alterations to courtyard wall to form two openings and installation of gates; removal of external stair and infilling of courtyard wall opening; alterations to courtyard wall and formation of stairs and associated works
Penicuik House Penicuik EH26 9LA
Received 16 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00670/LBC
Internal and external alterations associated with erection of temporary events venue (for a period of 5 years); alterations to courtyard wall to form two openings and installation of gates; removal of external stair and infilling of courtyard wall opening; alterations to courtyard wall and formation of stairs and associated works
Penicuik House Penicuik EH26 9LA
Received 16 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00671/DPP
Partial re-roofing, erection of extension and formation of three dormer windows
The Pyke Penicuik EH26 8PQ
Received 16 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00672/WTT
Felling and pruning of trees within Eskbank & Ironmills conservation area
20 Park Road Dalkeith EH22 3DH
Received 17 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00673/DPP
Extension to dwellinghouse; formation of door opening
Laggan Cottage Fala Dam Pathhead EH37 5SU
Received 17 Dec 2025 - Decided25/00674/LBC
Stone repairs; repointing of bridge and associated works
Laundry Bridge Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith Park Dalkeith EH22 2NA
Received 17 Dec 2025
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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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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