Consultations - Midlothian Local Development Plan 2
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Consultation
The Local Development Plan sets out how our places will change in the future, including where development should and shouldn’t happen.
It describes:
*where new homes and workplaces will be built
*how services and facilities will be provided
*identifies places that should be protected
Councils in Scotland are legally required to prepare them.
Often for building work to take place, an application needs to be made to Midlothian Council. Decisions to grant or refuse these are made in accordance with the Local Development Plan, unless “material considerations” can justify a different decision.
The development plan for Midlothian is made up of:
* The MLDP, which the Council produces
* National Planning Framework 4, which the Scottish Government produces.
The current MLDP was adopted in 2017. We intend to replace it by 2026. -
How to get involved
We are gathering information from communities, organisations, businesses and other stakeholders about the area for an Evidence Report.
This will set out what to plan for, and provide a summary and analysis of what the evidence means for the plan.
There were 4 separate surveys (each opens in a new tab), all of which are now closed:
Place Standard Survey
We want your views on what it feels like to live in your town, village or neighbourhood.
Open Space Strategy Survey
Your views on parks and other green spaces, and how you use them. This will inform our Open Space Audit and the next Midlothian Open Space Strategy.
Playing Outside Survey
For children and young people: what you think about local places where you play and spend time with your friends. Complete it yourself, or ask an adult to help you.
Organisations and Businesses Survey
For Midlothian's organisations and businesses: tell us about your needs and interests relating to Midlothian as a place. Also what you think we should consider for the Evidence Report.
Contact
For further information please contact the Local Development Plan Team: