How long do planning decisions take near Lothianbridge?

The average planning decision time near Lothianbridge is 22 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 Lothianbridge?

The planning approval rate near Lothianbridge is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lothianbridge?

The most common type of planning application near Lothianbridge is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lothianbridge?

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Lothianbridge, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lothianbridge, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Midlothian
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
LSOA: Mayfield - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lothianbridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lothianbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lothianbridge.

- Site Hs11 Dalhousie South Bonnyrigg
Modification of Planning Obligations associated with 18/00740/DPP & 18/00743/PPP, to remove the financial contribution towards Non-Denominational Primary Education
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Lothianbridge in Midlothian

Lothianbridge is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Lothianbridge

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lothianbridge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 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 Lothianbridge.

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lothianbridge were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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