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Midlothian planning applications
560 applications. 93% approved. 58 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 560 planning applications from Midlothian. 300 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00395/CL Awaiting decision
180 Eskhill Penicuik EH26 8DQ
Extension to dwellinghouse (Proposed)
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26/00392/DPP Awaiting decision
17 Eskview Grove Dalkeith EH22 1JW
Alteration to window opening to form door opening
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26/00394/DPP Awaiting decision
14 Woodburn Loan Dalkeith EH22 2ES
Formation of dormer window
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26/00391/DPP Awaiting decision
56 Maclean Place Gorebridge EH23 4DX
Extension to dwellinghouse
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26/00390/WTT Awaiting decision
18 Dewartown Gorebridge EH23 4NX
Felling and pruning of trees within Dewartown conservation area
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26/00382/WTT Granted
The Glebe House Cockpen Road Bonnyrigg EH19 3HT
Pruning of trees within Dalhousie & Cockpen conservation area
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26/00384/LBC Awaiting decision
6 Saint Mary's Court Dalkeith EH22 1AD
Extension to dwellinghouse and internal alterations
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26/00385/LBC Awaiting decision
Penicuik High School 39A Carlops Road Penicuik EH26 9EP
Removal of chimney
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26/00381/DPP Awaiting decision
40 Eskdale Terrace Bonnyrigg EH19 2BL
Extension to dwellinghouse
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26/00380/DPP Awaiting decision
St Margarets 23 Lauder Road Dalkeith EH22 2JY
Formation of driveway and access to classified road
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00086/DPP Granted
Dunelm 9 Broomieknowe Lasswade EH18 1LN
Extension to dwellinghouse; formation of dormer window; erection of decking and canopy; installation of window and door openings; installation of rooflights; alteration to wall; and new gate
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26/00100/LBC Granted
104F High Street Dalkeith EH22 1AW
Installation of internal insulation and vent
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26/00297/DPP Granted
Land Some 150M South West of The Cleuch Roslin
Erection of shelter
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26/00303/LBC Granted
National Mining Museum Scotland Lady Victoria Colliery Newtongrange EH22 4QN
Internal refurbishment
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26/00099/DPP Granted
26 Woodburn Park Dalkeith EH22 2DA
Erection of outbuilding for a short term let
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26/00235/DPP Granted
Look Aboot Ye Silverburn Penicuik EH26 9LB
Erection of garage and carport and alterations to ground levels
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26/00294/DPP Withdrawn
Lugton Bogs Gilmerton Road Eskbank Dalkeith
Formation of access road, car parking and associated works
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26/00309/DPP Granted
6 Main Street Carrington Gorebridge EH23 4LR
Installation of air source heat pump
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26/00364/WTT Granted
9 Pomathorn Road Penicuik EH26 8LT
Pruning of tree within Penicuik conservation area
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26/00372/WTT Granted
Unit 5 Straiton Park Way Loanhead EH20 9QY
Felling of trees protected by TPO 4 of 2000
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 142 47%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 105 35%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 53 18%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Midlothian decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Midlothian decided 300 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Midlothian?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 58 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Midlothian decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 300 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 47% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Midlothian?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 72 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Midlothian: 560 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 300 decided, 93% approved, median 58 days to a decision. 560 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.