38 William Angus Avenue Gorebridge EH23 4RW

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Midlothian

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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

• 13 Newtonloan Court Gorebridge EH23 4FB

  25/00418/LBC Submitted 1 Aug 2025 236m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~26 Sep

  Installation and replacement of vents

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 35 Whitehouse Way Gorebridge EH23 4FP

  26/00457/DPP Submitted 24 Aug 2026 260m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Erection of outbuilding (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 2 Gowkshill Farm Cottages Stobhill Road Gowkshill Gorebridge EH23 4PF

  23/00118/DPP Submitted 23 Feb 2023 328m away

  Extension to dwellinghouse

  Granted Full applications Extension 27 docs
  Domestic

• 125 New Hunterfield Gorebridge EH23 4NB

  26/00255/ADV Submitted 1 May 2026 426m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Display of illuminated and non-illuminated signage illuminated totem sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising 11 docs

• 125 New Hunterfield Gorebridge EH23 4NB

  26/00180/DPP Submitted 27 Mar 2026 483m away

  Application for Detailed Planning Permission for the erection of fencing and valet canopy, and formation of hard surface; and a Section 42 application to amend condition 4 of planning permission 22/00518/S42 to alter layout of car wash

  Granted Full applications 28 docs

• 89 Barleyknowe Crescent Gorebridge EH23 4HE

  24/00641/CL Submitted 16 Oct 2024 495m away

  Removal of chimney and associated works; alterations to wall to form window opening (proposed).

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 26/00454/CL Awaiting decision

  5 Wheatfield Loan Loanhead EH20 9NN

  Extension to dwellinghouse (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