Midlothian Council and the Borders Railway Blueprint Partnership wished to take advantage of the new Borders railway to grow communities and develop commercial opportunities along the railway corridor. At Stobhill and Lady Victoria business centre there is a major opportunity to deliver a sustainable and successful mixed use residential and commercial development adjacent to a variety of existing complimentary employment, leisure and tourist facilities.
The purpose of this masterplan was to assist in the delivery of this opportunity by encouraging a high quality, thriving and sustainable neighbourhood and successful commercial destination at Stobhill and Lady Victoria. It will integrate with the existing local character, heritage, amenities and environmental context of the area and seek to secure long term economic and social benefits for Newtongrange and for Midlothian as a whole.
We led a multi-discipline team of professionals that carried out a detailed site analysis including retail and transport analysis which informed the design solution. There was comprehensive engagement with owners, community councils, members of the local community, Council officers and various statutory bodies to guide the masterplan effectively. There was liaison with the Newtongrange town centre masterplan team, to ensure that proposals are coordinated and appropriate for the two different locations.