5 Wheatfield Loan Loanhead EH20 9NN

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Midlothian

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Midlothian took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Midlothian for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 30 Mayburn Vale Loanhead EH20 9HH

  24/00578/DPP Submitted 16 Sep 2024 172m away

  Extension to dwellinghouse

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Mayburn Avenue Loanhead EH20 9EL

  23/00163/DPP Submitted 8 Mar 2023 177m away

  Erection of outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Thornlea Nursing Home 21 Hawthorn Gardens Loanhead EH20 9EQ

  22/00624/DPP Submitted 16 Aug 2022 191m away

  Change of use from nursing home to 2 dwellinghouses; removal of bay window; formation of porches, window and door openings; erection of fencing and shed; formation of hard and soft landscaping; alterations to ground levels and boundary wall; and associated works

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 40 docs
  Several homes

• 3 Straiton Mains Loanhead EH20 9PW

  25/00643/ADV Submitted 3 Dec 2025 286m away

  Display of illuminated signage

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• 59 Mayshade Road Loanhead EH20 9HL

  26/00237/DPP Submitted 23 Apr 2026 301m away

  Extension to dwellinghouse

  Granted Full applications Extension 21 docs
  Domestic

• 17 Straiton Mains Loanhead EH20 9PW

  25/00632/DPP Submitted 24 Nov 2025 334m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan

  Alterations to shop premises including the installation of air conditioning units, infill of door openings, formation of door opening and installation of new doors

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 26/00455/CL Awaiting decision

  38 William Angus Avenue Gorebridge EH23 4RW

  Alterations to garage to form window openings (Proposed)

  21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00329/CL Granted

  18 Gladstone's Gait Bonnyrigg EH19 3GA

  Alterations to garage door to form window opening and alteration to existing door opening (Proposed)

  17 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00427/CL Awaiting decision

  4 Kentigern Mall Penicuik EH26 8LE

  Change of use from café/restaurant (Class 3) to beauticians (Class 1A) (Proposed)

  7 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00421/CL Awaiting decision

  64 Lawson Johnston Drive Roslin EH25 9BF

  Alterations to garage door to form window openings, alteration to door opening to form a window and formation of window opening (proposed)

  4 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00295/CL Granted

  Land South of Melville Cottages Gilmerton Road Dalkeith

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of open storage (Class 6) (Existing)

  27 May 2026 Lawful development