Call for Ideas launched as part of Midlothian Local Development Plan 2
The Call for Ideas and Opportunities has launched today as part of Midlothian Council’s preparations for the next Local Development Plan for the area (MLDP2).
What is MLDP2?
MLDP2 will shape the development and use of land in the area from 2026 to 2036. In MLDP2, the Council will allocate sites for development, identify places to be protected, and set out the policies that will be used when deciding planning applications.
What is the Call for Ideas and Opportunities?
The Call for Ideas and Opportunities provides individuals, communities, landowners, developers or any other interested people, businesses or organisations the chance to put forward ideas, opportunities or suggestions on matters or sites they would like to have included in MLDP2.
Have Your Say
The Call for Ideas and Opportunities is open to everyone to propose ideas for any aspect of MLDP2, and not limited to suggestions for development sites. Midlothian Council would like to hear your thoughts on how land might be used in the future such as for new housing, employment, infrastructure, community use, Gypsy/Traveller and Travelling Showpeople facilities, green space, nature, or renewable energy.
Community Groups
If you represent or are part of a community group which has already submitted a Local Place Plan (LPP) there is no need for you to submit further information. However, you can do so if you wish. The Council will consider proposals contained within the submitted LPPs. The Council would be interested to hear from those communities that were not able to submit a LPP in time for the Evidence Report.
Submitting your ideas
The Call for Ideas and Opportunities is now open and submissions can be made at any time until 1 October 2024.
Ideas should be submitted using the online forms. If this format is not suitable for you, please email ldp@midlothian.gov.uk or contact us on telephone 0131 271 3302 to leave a voice message to arrange an alternative method. There are also paper copies of the forms in Midlothian libraries.
Advice on submissions
The Council will not require a lot of detail in your submission unless you are proposing a site for development. The questions set out the information the Council is seeking. Proposals that have an implication for a particular place (such as a protective policy or a new site allocation) must be accompanied by a map clearly showing the site or area.
What happens next?
The Council will consider the ideas submitted and use these to inform the writing of the Proposed Plan. There will be further engagement on the Proposed Plan after October 2024, through to publication of the Proposed Plan for formal consultation in July 2025.