Ancrum, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ancrum, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
About Ancrum
Ancrum is a village located in the Scottish Borders, situated approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) northwest of Jedburgh. This quaint settlement offers a picturesque setting and is part of a region known for its rich history and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Jedburgh - Town Centre
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ancrum.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ancrum.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ancrum based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ancrum.
- - The Smithy House Ancrum Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6XA
Work to tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-28
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A brief summary of Ancrum in Scottish Borders
Ancrum is a village located in the Scottish Borders, situated approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) northwest of Jedburgh. This quaint settlement offers a picturesque setting and is part of a region known for its rich history and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ancrum a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ancrum planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ancrum
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ancrum.
The most common application types near Ancrum were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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