Development Plan Scheme 17 - Draft for Consultation

Closed 14 Mar 2025

Opened 14 Feb 2025

Feedback updated 14 Oct 2025

We asked

Question 1: Do you have any views on our proposed timetable for Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 (MLDP2)?

Question 2: Do you have any views on our proposed Participation Statement and engagement activities?

Question 3: Do you have any other views on draft Development Plan Scheme 17?

You said

Responses to the consultation are outlined in the Report to Planning Committee of 29th April 2025

We did

DPS17 was adopted at Planning Committee on 29.04.25.  Two amendments were made to the draft DPS17 following engagement; with respect to Local Place Plans, and engagement with people with disabilities.  

Results updated 15 Oct 2025

Attached file describes engagment activity to the adoption of DPS17 and changes made as a result

Files:

Overview

This is the Development Plan Scheme for Midlothian Number 17 (DPS17) draft for consultation. 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 the draft 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, including the timetable and the Participation Statement.  The planning team will consider comments received and report these to the Planning Committee, when we seek approval for the final DPS17.  There will be an opportunty to make further comments on DPS17 through the year in advance of DPS18.  

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

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • House Builders
  • Local Businesses
  • Local Residents

Interests

  • Local Development Plan