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02/09/2021

Public Consultation Launches For New Development In Midlothian

A public consultation has launched on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development of around 134 homes for rent at the former Newbattle High School playing fields site, at Easthouses Road, near Dalkeith.

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The site is bordered by a new residential development currently being built to the South, and the proposed new Newbattle Primary School to the North. The proposed new development is for a range of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties, to be built as both flats and houses.

Online events

As part of the pre-application consultation, two online public events will be held on Monday 6 September from 3 to 6pm, and on Monday 20 September from 5 to 8pm.

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