How long do planning decisions take near Greenlaw Mains?

The average planning decision time near Greenlaw Mains is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Greenlaw Mains?

The planning approval rate near Greenlaw Mains is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greenlaw Mains?

The most common type of planning application near Greenlaw Mains is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greenlaw Mains?

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Greenlaw Mains, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greenlaw Mains, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Greenlaw Mains are administered by Midlothian Council. View the full Midlothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Midlothian
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
LSOA: Penicuik Southeast - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greenlaw Mains.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greenlaw Mains based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Greenlaw Mains.

- 13 Blenheim Court Penicuik EH26 0LW
Extensions to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Greenlaw Mains in Midlothian

Greenlaw Mains is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Greenlaw Mains

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Greenlaw Mains. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greenlaw Mains may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Greenlaw Mains slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greenlaw Mains were full planning applications (6), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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