Temple, Midlothian Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Temple, Midlothian.
Midlothian · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Temple are administered by Midlothian Council. View the full Midlothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Temple
Temple is a village and civil parish located in Midlothian, Scotland, just south of Edinburgh. Nestled along the east bank of the River South Esk, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to the capital, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Midlothian
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Area Information
- Admin district: Midlothian
- Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
- LSOA: Pathhead and Rural South East Midlothian - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Temple.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Temple.
- 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 Temple based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Temple.
- 26/00367/WTT · Received: Mon 06 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - 48 Temple Gorebridge EH23 4SQ
Pruning of trees within Temple & Arniston conservation area
Status: Undecided | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 48 Temple Gorebridge EH23 4SQ
Pruning of trees within Temple & Arniston conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/00355/WTT · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Temple Gorebridge EH23 4SH
Felling of trees within Temple & Arniston conservation area
Status: Undecided | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 1 Temple Gorebridge EH23 4SH
Felling of trees within Temple & Arniston conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/00325/DPP · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 11 Temple Gorebridge EH23 4SQ
Installation of rooflights, installation of replacement door and alteration to window opening
Status: Undecided | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Land South of Temple Play Park Temple Gorebridge
Erection of shed and retaining wall; formation of hardstanding and associated alterations to ground levels (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2025-10-10
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A brief summary of Temple in Midlothian
Temple is a village and civil parish located in Midlothian, Scotland, just south of Edinburgh. Nestled along the east bank of the River South Esk, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to the capital, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Midlothian district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Temple a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Temple 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 Temple
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Temple. The average decision time was 123 days.
With an average of 123 days, decisions near Temple take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Temple were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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