Public to be consulted on new care facilities

Plans are underway to consult with the public on the design and layout of new, modern council care facilities and homes in Bonnyrigg.

Dundas Buildings site

A 40 bed home with 30 ensuites, to be built on the site of the Dundas Buildings on Polton Street, will provide intermediate care. The 10 flats, each for one person on the same site, will be used for rehabilitation. The facility will also include a multipurpose, leisure hall.

St Mary's Primary School

Up to 44 extra care one and two bedroom flats are also planned for the site of the old St Mary’s Primary School.

Care staff

The new facilities will be supported by care home staff.

Notice submitted to council

The architect commissioned by Midlothian Council, Collective Architecture, has submitted what’s known as a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Midlothian Council’s Planning Service.  

You can give your views

Local residents and other stakeholders will be able to view the plans and make comments as part of the consultation process in March prior to the full application being lodged in 12 weeks. 

More details coming

Further details of how to get involved will be shared on the council’s website, on the council’s Facebook and Twitter social media and in local media.

Proud of our facilities

Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan said: “We are very proud of our council care facilities – Cowan Court in Penicuik, for example, is award-winning.

Will provide high-quality care

“These new homes and flats will be state-of-the art providing, modern, well-equipped and comfortable accommodation for those in need of high-quality care.

Looking forward to hearing from local people

“We’re looking forward to hearing local people’s views to make sure we deliver the best possible facilities for our residents.”