TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that Midlothian Council has approved the first of its Applications for Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSCs) for the new Bannock Wood neighbourhood near Bonnyrigg.
This approval, covering the infrastructure required to support the development, is said to mark a major milestone to bring the new community forward.
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland is now progressing towards the remaining consents and technical approvals.
The development will deliver around 1,000 new homes, including affordable homes, as well as new cycleways, pedestrian footpaths, and the realignment of parts of the existing bridleway and core path to encourage green, active travel and connect with neighbouring communities.
Transport infrastructure improvements include two new roundabouts at A6094/Rosewell Road and B6392/Burnbrae Terrace, and provision for a bus route through the development.
A new public park featuring an equipped play area is also planned.
Pauline Mills, technical director at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, said, “Securing approval for this AMSC to deliver a programme of infrastructure works is a significant and positive step for Bannock Wood. It allows us to move confidently towards delivering the first new homes and realising our long-term vision for this new neighbourhood.
“We will continue to work closely with Midlothian Council on the remaining applications and look forward to progressing the next stages of the development. With work already underway to deliver the new roundabout at Rosewell Road, infrastructure works will begin in the coming weeks. It’s an exciting time as Bannock Wood moves from vision to delivery.”
