Penicuik, Midlothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penicuik, Midlothian.
Midlothian · Scotland · Town
About Penicuik
Penicuik is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, situated on the west bank of the River North Esk. Conveniently located on the A701, it serves as a midpoint between Edinburgh and Peebles, making it an accessible area for planning applications and developments, particularly in relation to the scenic Pentland Hills nearby.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Midlothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
- LSOA: Penicuik North - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penicuik.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penicuik.
- 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 Penicuik based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Penicuik.
- - Pavement Outside No. 25 John Street Penicuik
Display of illuminated signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Pavement Outside No. 25 John Street Penicuik
Installation of communication hub with integrated defibrillator.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Rear of Shops At 163A to 163D John Street Penicuik
Siting of storage containers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 66 Eskhill Penicuik EH26 8DG
Extension to dwellinghouse and installation of garage door (Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 163C John Street Penicuik EH26 8AT
Change of use from vacant shop (Class 1A) to café (Class 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 3 Edinburgh Road Penicuik EH26 8NP
Change of use from restaurant (Class 3) to hot food takeaway (Sui generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 124A John Street Penicuik EH26 8NG
Extension to shop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Penicuik in Midlothian
Penicuik is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, situated on the west bank of the River North Esk. Conveniently located on the A701, it serves as a midpoint between Edinburgh and Peebles, making it an accessible area for planning applications and developments, particularly in relation to the scenic Pentland Hills nearby.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penicuik a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penicuik 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 Penicuik
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Penicuik. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penicuik may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penicuik were full planning applications (13), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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