Latest News About Musselburgh planning progress

Updated 2026-06-18 00:42

Musselburgh was seen at driven by development flood defenses entering the next phase as the Local Development Plan emphasize the Town Centre First principle; thousands of homes may be shielded throughout the town. Residential growth is planned through 2036, including Wallyford schemes and Queen Margaret University presence. Separately police say two suspects were charged regarding a December 2025-January 2026 break-in; appearances planned for February 2026. Musselburgh's town centre follows the LDP Town Centre First principle, including significant land allocations and housing growth through to 2036, such as Wallyford projects and Queen Margaret University presence.

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changes that the LDP is planning to the town of Musselburgh and the implications of that change for the town centre. The LDP introduces new planning policies adopting the ‘Town Centre First Principle’ (policy TC2) and has detailed planning polices for town centres to guide development. 1.2 … 3 4.2 Musselburgh has experienced some growth over the last 10 years with the completion of housing developments at Wallyford and the ongoing housing development at Pinkie Mains. Queen Margaret University...

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