The consultative draft Midlothian Local Plan was one of a number of material considerations in the decision not to call in proposals by Midlothian Council for transport improvements to the A701. The statutory development plan in this case consisted of the Lothian Structure Plan (approved 1997), the Bonnyrigg and Loanhead Local Plan (adopted 1992) and the Midlothian Villages and Rural Areas Local Plan (adopted 1995).The A701 proposal was found to be in accordance with the statutory development plan and, having taken into account all relevant material considerations, the Scottish ministers concluded that there was no justification for them to intervene.