Roslin, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Roslin, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

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About Roslin

Roslin is a village located in Midlothian, Scotland, approximately 11 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Perched on elevated terrain near the northwest bank of the River North Esk, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, blending natural beauty with proximity to the capital.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Midlothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
• LSOA: Pentland - 06

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Roslin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Roslin.

1. - 53 Main Street Roslin EH25 9LA
   Extension to dwellinghouse and associated formation of access steps
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-05-04
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2. - 2 Dryden Grove Roslin EH25 9LQ
   Erection of garage
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-19
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3. - 7A Penicuik Road Roslin EH25 9LJ
   Felling of tree within Roslin conservation area
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-01-05
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4. - 32 Penicuik Road Roslin EH25 9LH
   Extension to dwellinghouse and formation of dormer windows
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-11-07
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5. - 7 Penicuik Road Roslin EH25 9LJ
   Pruning of tree within Roslin conservation area
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-10-29
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6. - 12A Penicuik Road Roslin EH25 9LH
   Installation of replacement windows
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Roslin in Midlothian

Roslin is a village located in Midlothian, Scotland, approximately 11 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Perched on elevated terrain near the northwest bank of the River North Esk, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, blending natural beauty with proximity to the capital.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Roslin 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 Roslin

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Roslin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

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

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Roslin were full planning applications (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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