Notice is hereby given that an EIA report has been submitted to Midlothian Council by Breedon Trading Ltd. relating to the extraction and processing of sand and gravel, formation of landscape enhancement features, construction of field conveyor system including underpass, and post extraction restoration works (EIA development) at land north of Temple Quarry Processing Plant, Guildie Howes Farm, North Middleton, Gorebridge (reference 24/00423/DPP).

Possible decisions relating to the application are: -

(i) approval of the application without conditions

(ii) approval of the application with conditions

(iii) refusal of the application

A copy of the EIA report, the associated application and other documents submitted with the application can be viewed online at www.midlothian.gov.uk. The report may be viewed during the period of 30 days beginning with the date of this notice.

If you are unable to access the report via the Council’s website please contact the Planning Authority via either dutyplanningofficer@midlothian.gov.uk or the Council’s call centre on 0131 270 7500.

A paper copy of the full EIA report is available at a cost of £300. Full electronic copies are available for £20. The Non-Technical Summary is priced separately at £30. Please request documents from Mabbett & Associates Ltd, Mabbett House, 11 Sandyford Place, Glasgow, G3 7NB, or via 0141 227 2300 or info@mabbett.eu. Alternatively, a paper copy of the EIA Report and all other associated planning documentation is available for inspection at Middleton Community Village Hall, 54 Borthwick Castle Terrace, North Middleton, EH23 4QU.

Any person who wishes to make representations to Midlothian Council about the EIA report should make them either:

• Via the Online Planning pages at www.midlothian.gov.uk using the application reference number above; or

• In writing, quoting reference 24/00423/DPP, to the Planning Manager, Place Directorate, Fairfield House, 8 Lothian Road, Dalkeith EH22 3ZN. While letters are still accepted, the Planning Authority strongly recommends the submission of comments via the online facility.

Peter Arnsdorf

Planning, Sustainable Growth and Investment Manager

6 September 2024