Development Plan Scheme 17 - ongoing consultation

Overview

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 this page under the heading "Related".

The Council wishes to receive your comments and views on DPS17, to inform the preparation of DPS18, in Spring 2026.  Please let us have any comments before the end of 2025.  

To join our LDP mailing list and be kept up to date with progress please email us on LDP@midlothian.gov.uk