The current Development Plan for Midlothian

The current development plan for Midlothian comprises the Edinburgh and the Lothians Structure Plan 2015 (ELSP 2015) and the Midlothian Local Plan (2008).

• Edinburgh and the Lothians Structure Plan 2015

At its meeting on 23 December 2008, Midlothian Council agreed, by resolution, to adopt the Midlothian Local Plan. The Plan was made operative from that date (thereby replacing the previous Midlothian and Shawfair Local Plans adopted in 2003). 

Accessing the Local Plan

Certified copies of the Plan are available for inspection free of charge at Fairfield House (Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00 and Friday 09:00 - 15:45) and at Midlothian Council Libraries during normal opening hours. 

The Midlothian Local Plan is available online:

• Text of the Midlothian Local Plan (PDF) (4.45 Mb) 
• Policies and Proposals Map (PDF) (13.54 Mb)
• Inset Map 1 A7/A68 Corridor North (PDF) (4.1 Mb)
• Inset Map 2 A7/A68 Corridor South (PDF) (3.4 Mb)
• Inset Map 3 A701 Corridor North (PDF) (3.74 Mb)
• Inset Map 4 A701 Corridor South (PDF) (3.48 Mb)
• Inset Maps 5-15 Bonnyrigg and Villages (PDF) (3.07 Mb)

Copies of the adopted Midlothian Local Plan can be purchased from the Planning Policy section at a cost of £15.50, plus £5 post and packing. Cheques should be made payable to 'Midlothian Council'.