Location: Located to the north of Rosewell village. Rosewell is situated about 8 miles or around 13km from Edinburgh city centre
Local planning authority: Midlothian Council
Postcode to nearest property: EH24 9AY
Size: Just over 5 hectares (c12 acres)
Site status: Planning permission granted and site sold to David Wilson Homes who have renamed the site Rosewell Meadow
History
The site was allocated for housing in Midlothian Council’s Local Development Plan. In 2014 Banks Property previously developed the neighbouring Chapel Field site which is located just south of Doctor’s Field. The Chapel Field site was sold to Miller Homes and house construction was completed in late 2016. Miller Homes renamed and marketed the development as Roselea.
Project description
• 100 new homes with a range of property types with the new community comprising of 75 four-bedroom private homes and 25 affordable homes
Economic benefits
• 90 direct jobs supported during the construction period
• £195k additional council tax to Midlothian Council for council services each year
Social benefits
• New informal open space and walkways
Environmental benefits
• Green open spaces with increase connectivity to local cycle routes
