Blackcastle, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackcastle, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

• Admin district: Midlothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
• LSOA: Pathhead and Rural South East Midlothian - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackcastle.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackcastle.

• Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
• Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
• Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
• Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
• Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
• Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
• Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
• Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blackcastle based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Blackcastle.

1. - Blackcastle Farm Tynehead Pathhead EH37 5XR
   Erection of office building
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-10-17
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2. - Blackcastle Farm Tynehead Pathhead EH37 5XR
   Erection of single storey extension and extension at first floor level of dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2018-01-12
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3. - Blackcastle Farm Tynehead Pathhead EH37 5XR
   Erection of single storey extension and extension at first floor level of dwellinghouse
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2017-05-08
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4. - Blackcastle Farm Tynehead Pathhead EH37 5XR
   Erection of agricultural building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2016-12-16
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5. - Cakemuir Castle Cakemuir Road Tynehead Midlothian EH37 5XR
   Extension to dwellinghouse and exterior alterations
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2007-04-23
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6. - Cakemuir Castle Cakemuir Road Midlothian EH37 5XR
   Extension to dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2007-04-23
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7. - Cakemuir Castle Cakemuir Road Tynehead Midlothian EH37 5XR
   Demolition of existing small extension, erection of new extension to dwellinghouse, internal alterations, demolition of part of walled garden and formation of hardstanding
   Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2005-12-06
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A brief summary of Blackcastle in Midlothian

Blackcastle is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackcastle a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackcastle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Blackcastle

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blackcastle.

The most common application types near Blackcastle were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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