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Scottish Borders planning applications
1,331 applications. 94% approved. 54 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,331 planning applications from Scottish Borders. 771 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/01115/TCA Awaiting decision
28 Belmont Place Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7JB
Work to trees
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26/01108/FUL Awaiting decision
Land East Of Glenormiston Farmhouse Innerleithen Scottish Borders
Erection of recreational hut and compost toilet
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26/01111/TPO Awaiting decision
2 Heronhill Close Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 9RA
Work to trees
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26/01109/FUL Awaiting decision
31 Headrig Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6HP
Alterations and two storey extension to dwellinghouse
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26/01107/VAA Awaiting decision
3 Leyden Bank Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 9PG
Vehicular Access Application to drop kerb
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26/01106/FUL Awaiting decision
Dalboig 7 Melrose Road Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 2AE
Erection of pergola and decking (amendment to planning permission 25/01427/FUL)
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26/01104/PPP Awaiting decision
Land South West Of Hopefield Huntlywood Gordon Scottish Borders
Erection of two dwellinghouses with garages, formation of access and associated works
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26/01097/FUL Awaiting decision
149 Scott Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1DU
Formation of door from existing window
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26/01085/AGN Awaiting decision
Gilmanscleuch Farmhouse Selkirk Scottish Borders TD7 5HR
Erection of general purpose agricultural storage building
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26/01096/TPO Awaiting decision
Land At Millar House High Cross Avenue Melrose Scottish Borders
Work to trees
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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25/01441/FUL Granted
The Onsteads Midlem Selkirk Scottish Borders TD7 4QB
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
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26/00861/FUL Granted
Workshop Netherdale Industrial Estate Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 3EY
Change of use to form general industrial unit and installation of plant equipment
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26/00868/FUL Granted
New Whitehall House Whitehall Chirnside Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3LD
Erection of domestic greenhouse
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26/00653/FUL Granted
Andelain 1 Thornfield Crescent Earlston Scottish Borders TD4 6EA
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
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26/00784/FUL Granted
Narrowgates Stable Cottage Main Street St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0AX
Installation of photo voltaic array to outbuilding (renewal of planning permission 22/01792/FUL)
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25/01816/FUL Granted
Land South Of Ladhopemuir Galashiels Scottish Borders
Erection of a poultry unit to house 39,500 birds producing free range eggs and associated works
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26/00552/FUL Granted
55 Main Street Swinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3JJ
Installation of roof mounted solar photo voltaic array and Installation of ASHP
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26/00689/FUL Granted
Balgownie Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0PL
Alterations and dormer extensions to dwellinghouse
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26/00833/FUL Granted
Old School 2 Coldstream Road Swinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3JE
Alterations to raise garage roof
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26/00923/LBC Granted
Dovecote 9 Towerburn Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 8TB
Installation of boiler flue and copper gas pipe
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 414 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 222 29%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 135 18%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Scottish Borders decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Scottish Borders decided 771 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Scottish Borders?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Scottish Borders decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 771 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Scottish Borders?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 147 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Scottish Borders: 1,331 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 771 decided, 94% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 1,331 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.