Lasswade, Midlothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lasswade, Midlothian.
Midlothian · Scotland · Town
About Lasswade
Lasswade is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Midlothian, Scotland, just nine miles south of Edinburgh city centre, and bordered by Bonnyrigg to the south, Dalkeith to the east, and Loanhead to the west. Nestled along the River North Esk, the area is also home to the historic Melville Castle to the northeast. The name Lasswade derives from the Gaelic "Leas Bhaid," translating to "the clump at the fort," reflecting its rich historical significance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Midlothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
- LSOA: Bonnyrigg North - 06
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lasswade.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lasswade.
- 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 Lasswade based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Lasswade.
- - Land North of Dalhousie Dairy, Bonnyrigg (part of MLDP Site Hs10)
Modification of Planning Obligations associated with 16/00712/PPP, to remove the financial contribution towards Non-Denominational Primary Education
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 Dundas Park Bonnyrigg EH19 3AX
Erection of porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 12 Quarryfoot Green Bonnyrigg EH19 2EJ
Erection of porch (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 111 Waverley Crescent Bonnyrigg EH19 3BW
Formation of access and driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land adjacent to 103 Lothian Street Bonnyrigg
Formation of car parking and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 22 Dundas Park Bonnyrigg EH19 3AX
Erection of extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Unit 1 Sherwood Industrial Estate Bonnyrigg EH19 3LW
Alterations to industrial unit to increase roof height and installation of cladding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 12 Mcquade Street Bonnyrigg EH19 3QG
Two storey extension to dwellinghouse and installation of replacement roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 50 Dundas Street Bonnyrigg EH19 3AS
Formation of access to classified road
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Lasswade in Midlothian
Lasswade is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Midlothian, Scotland, just nine miles south of Edinburgh city centre, and bordered by Bonnyrigg to the south, Dalkeith to the east, and Loanhead to the west. Nestled along the River North Esk, the area is also home to the historic Melville Castle to the northeast. The name Lasswade derives from the Gaelic "Leas Bhaid," translating to "the clump at the fort," reflecting its rich historical significance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lasswade a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lasswade 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 Lasswade
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Lasswade. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lasswade.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Lasswade slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lasswade were full planning applications (17), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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