Seafield, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Seafield, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

• Admin district: Midlothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
• LSOA: Roslin and Bilston - 05

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Seafield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Seafield.

1. - 6 Woodfield Park Bilston Roslin EH25 9SZ
   Extension to dwellinghouse
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-03-03
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2. - Land At Pentlandlea and The Firs Seafield Road Bilston Roslin
   Application for planning permission in principle for erection of 10 dwellinghouses
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-02-27
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3. - Land to South West of Unit D2 Midlothian Innovation Centre Roslin
   Change of Use of an open yard (Yard G1B) from Class 4 (Business) to Sui Generis (Second-Hand Car Dealership)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-01-27
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4. - Equine Hospital Bush Farm Road Roslin EH25 9RE
   Extension to building; erection of fencing and associated works
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Seafield in Midlothian

Seafield is a settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Seafield. The average decision time was 36 days.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Seafield were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 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.