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  • Self-Build Housing Register

    The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (Section 16E) requires planning authorities to prepare and maintain a list of people interested in acquiring land in the Authority’s area for self-build housing, and to publish that information. Self-build housing is where a person commissions or is personally involved in the design and construction of a dwelling intended to be their main residence. If you are interested acquiring land... More
    Closes 31 December 2026

  • Development Plan Scheme 17 - ongoing consultation

    This is ongoing consultation for the Development Plan Scheme (DPS). The Development Plan Scheme for Midlothian Number 17 (DPS17) was approved by Midlothian Council's Planning Committee on 29th April 2025. The DPS sets out Midlothian Council’s programme for preparing the next Midlothian Local Development Plan (MLDP2). The DPS also includes a Participation Statement, which outlines proposed future engagement on MLDP2. A link to download DPS17 as a PDF document is at the foot of... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Community Justice Public Consultation 2025

    Community justice is where people who have broken the law are held to account and supported to reconnect and contribute to their communities. Where it is safe to do so, people who commit certain crimes receive community-based sentences. This can include treatment for underlying issues such as drug or alcohol addiction, unpaid work, fines and compensation or restrictions of liberty such as electronic tagging and curfews. The evidence shows community justice can help... More
    Closes 17 August 2025

  • Setting Fares for Midlothian Taxis

    Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (the Act), states that the fares (tariffs) for the hire of taxis in any area and all other charges in connection with the hire of a taxi or with the arrangements for its hire, shall be not greater than those fixed by the Council for that area. Local Authorities are required to review and fix scales for the fares and other charges every 18 months. Initial consultation with representatives of Midlothian Taxi... More
    Closes 17 August 2025

  • Midlothian Tourism Strategy 2025–2030 Business Consultation

    Thank you for taking part in this business consultation on the Midlothian Tourism Strategy 2025–2030. This strategy is being developed using: feedback from 254 participants in the 2025 Midlothian Visitor Survey analysis of STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) data for Midlothian The strategy Aligns with key local, regional, and national strategies, including: The Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic... More
    Closes 26 July 2025
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