Planning guidance

Supplementary planning guidance

Supplementary planning guidance provides information and guidelines on policies in the Midlothian Local Plan. If you comply with the aims of the documents, you have a better chance of having your application approved. 

Find guidance on Householder development:

• SPG: dormer windows (PDF)
• SPG: rear extensions to single storey terraces and semi-detached house (PDF)

Guidance on other types of development:

• Nature conservation planning guidance, 2021 (PDF)
• Affordable Housing (PDF)
• Developer Contributions (PDF)
• Housing in the countryside (PDF)