Community Asset Transfer
Information needed to support an application
Demographic information
Consultation
We look for evidence that a wide population of the community has been consulted. This could be through questionnaires, presentations at community council meetings, open days and social media.
If a group already uses the building or land you must work with them to ensure they are fully aware of the proposal and how it will impact them.
Permissions
Planning permission
Agreement to an asset transfer does not imply agreement to planning permission.
If your proposal may involve a change of use or redevelopment then you should contact our planning service on 0131 271 3302 or email development.management@midlothian.gov.uk.
If planning permission is required then any decision to transfer the asset would be subject to the grant of the permission.
Public rights of access
We will seek to protect public rights of access.
Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP)
If a site is identified on our Strategic Housing Investment Plan then it has been identified for future housing development. You will need to contact 0131 271 3713 to make an initial enquiry.
Fields in Trust
Fields in Trust protect parks and green spaces for people. If you apply for Community Asset Transfer of an asset in a park protected by Fields in Trust we will need to ask their permission, and you may have to pay legal fees for all parties involved.
Parks covered by a Fields in Trust agreement:
- Arniston Park
- Bonnyrigg King George V Park
- Cowden Park
- Danderhall Park
- Ironmills Park
- Loanhead King George V Park
- Loanhead Memorial Park
- Mayfield Park
- Newtongrange Park
- Penicuik Playing Fields
- Poltonhall Sports Complex
- Rosewell Park
- St Clair Park, Roslin
- Vogrie Country Park
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