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Indoor nursery shelter proposed at Vogrie Country Park

An indoor shelter for children’s nursery and care is proposed at Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning & Childcare Centre in Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge.

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City Scope Midlothian21 August 2026 2 min read
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An indoor shelter for children’s nursery and care is proposed at Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning & Childcare Centre in Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge. Planning application 26/00441/DPP would remove an existing polytunnel and erect a new outbuilding.

The application form identifies the existing use as childcare and nursery. The proposed building is described as a long, single-storey structure with green cladding, rooflights and toilets. It would also provide open play space.

Planning document preview for application 26/00441/DPP, at Vogrie Nursery Vogrie House Gorebridge, showing C - Proposed Elevations, page 1
C - Proposed Elevations, page 1 - council planning preview for 26/00441/DPP.

Changes to public access and vehicle access are included in the submission. The form proposes no parking spaces and says existing waste and recycling storage is in place.

Peter Joyce & Son is the applicant, with Niall Young Architecture acting as agent. The application seeks full planning permission from Midlothian Council. It was received on 17 August 2026 and validated on 19 August.

Planning document preview for application 26/00441/DPP, at Vogrie Nursery Vogrie House Gorebridge, showing C - Site Plan and Proposed Floor Plan, page 1
C - Site Plan and Proposed Floor Plan, page 1 - council planning preview for 26/00441/DPP.

Application 26/00441/DPP is currently awaiting a decision. The supplied planning record does not include a decision.

Planning document preview for application 26/00441/DPP, at Vogrie Nursery Vogrie House Gorebridge, showing C - Location Plan, page 1
Location plan, page 1 - council planning preview for 26/00441/DPP.
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