Howgate, Midlothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Howgate, Midlothian.
Midlothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Howgate 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 North - 02
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Howgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howgate.
- 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 Howgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
90 planning applications found near Howgate.
- - Land 100M South of Noblehall Howgate Penicuik
Alterations to existing access and formation of access track (Part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land 100M South of Noblehall Howgate Penicuik
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Windrush Cleikhimin Penicuik EH26 8QD
Extension to dwellinghouse and erection of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 12 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Extension and conversion of existing garage to form ancillary accommodation; alteration to garage door opening to form window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land 25M North West of 14 Howgate Penicuik
Pruning of trees within Howgate Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Pomathorn Farm Penicuik EH26 8PJ
Section 42 application to remove condition (f) of planning permission 629/92
Status: Undecided | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Pomathorn Farm Penicuik EH26 8PJ
Discharge of Planning Obligation (disposal and occupancy restrictions associated with planning application reference 629/92)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - 12 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Prior notification for installation of replacement windows within conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 7 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Prior notification for installation of replacement windows within conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Land 100M South of Noblehall Howgate Penicuik
Erection of dwellinghouse (approval of matters specified in conditions attached to planning permission 22/00127/PPP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 8 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Installation of replacement windows and doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 15 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - Howgate Roundabout Tipperwell Way Penicuik
Display of 3 non-illuminated roundabout sponsorship signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 2 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Installation of replacement windows and french doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - 4 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Erection of conservatory and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2023-08-31
View full details - - 4 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Installation of replacement windows and door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Land North of 23 Tipperwell Way Penicuik
Change of use from agricultural land to private garden ground
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - Land adjacent to Noblehall Howgate Penicuik
Application for planning permission in principle for erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2022-02-18
View full details - - 1 Tipperwell Way Penicuik EH26 8QP
Installation of replacement windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2022-01-25
View full details - - Land 250M North West of Fyrnlea Penicuik
Erection of a dwellinghouse and formation of access (approval of matters specified in condition 1b of planning permission 20/00472/PPP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2021-11-16
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A brief summary of Howgate in Midlothian
Howgate is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Howgate a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Howgate 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 Howgate
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Howgate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Howgate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Howgate were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.