First look at huge Midlothian housing scheme with 1,000 new homes planned

Plans for the first phase of a new Midlothian village have been put forward.

Lingerwood, which will sit off Stobhill Road outside of Newtongrange, would be a "sustainable neighbourhood" with around 1,000 homes. Designs for the first 63 homes have now been unveiled.

The development will include a range of two, three, four, and five bedroom homes. It will also boast open green spaces, nature paths, and woodland planting.

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Developers have said existing trees will be retained, and links to local areas created. Nearby locations, such as Crawlees Road, will benefit from upgrades during the development.

A 'safe pedestrian route' will also be created to access the Mayfield Industrial Estate. Springfield Managing Director, Andy Curran, said: “We’re pleased to be celebrating this milestone in the Lingerwood development journey as we submit proposals for the first 63, energy efficient homes for people in Midlothian.

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"This is especially the case as it’s the first application to feature our new house style range which will streamline our operations and offer the best choice for our customers.

"At Springfield, we are well versed in creating new sustainable communities and have already taken forward villages which prioritise green space, local facilities and supporting infrastructure in Dundee, Perth, Elgin and we’re at the early stages for a new village on the outskirts of Stirling.

“As with these villages, Lingerwood has been thoughtfully designed to create a well-connected community, embracing the 20-minute neighbourhood model which promotes local, sustainable living and ensures people can access local amenities, such as shops and play parks, easily.

“Lingerwood will see the creation of a thriving village that can sustain the needs of local people for years to come. It will be a best-in-class example of placemaking, and we are confident that it will complement nearby established residential areas that already have distinct identities.

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“We have worked closely with Midlothian Council and local stakeholders on our plans and their feedback has been invaluable so far. We look forward to hearing the Council’s thoughts on these designs in the coming months.”

Plans are yet to be approved by Midlothian Council.