Woodhouselee, Midlothian Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodhouselee, Midlothian.

Midlothian · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Woodhouselee are administered by Midlothian Council. View the full Midlothian Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Woodhouselee

Woodhouselee is an estate located in Midlothian, within the parish of Glencorse. Historically owned by notable gentry such as William Tytler and Alexander Fraser Tytler, it features Firth House, a mansion, alongside the ruins of the 16th-century Old Woodhouselee castle. This castle is famously linked to James Hamilton, who carried out Scotland's first recorded assassination using a firearm. This rich historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications or heritage considerations in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Midlothian
• Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
• LSOA: Rural South Midlothian - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodhouselee.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Woodhouselee.

1. 26/00282/DPP - Woodhouselee Stables Penicuik EH26 0PF
   Erection of shed
   Status: Undecided | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-05-20
2. - Woodhouselee Stables Penicuik EH26 0PF
   Erection of shed
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Midlothian | Date: 2026-05-19
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A brief summary of Woodhouselee in Midlothian

Woodhouselee is an estate located in Midlothian, within the parish of Glencorse. Historically owned by notable gentry such as William Tytler and Alexander Fraser Tytler, it features Firth House, a mansion, alongside the ruins of the 16th-century Old Woodhouselee castle. This castle is famously linked to James Hamilton, who carried out Scotland's first recorded assassination using a firearm. This rich historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications or heritage considerations in the area.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Woodhouselee.

The most common application types near Woodhouselee were full planning applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application was 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.