Bemersyde, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bemersyde, Scottish Borders.

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About Bemersyde

Bemersyde is a quaint hamlet located within the Mertoun parish of Berwickshire, nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders. Situated on the left bank of the River Tweed, it lies approximately three miles east of Melrose, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
• LSOA: Bemerside Maxton and Charlesfield Area

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bemersyde.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bemersyde.

• 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 Bemersyde based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Bemersyde.

1. - Bemersyde House Bemersyde Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DP
   Porch extension to dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2021-06-07
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2. - West Cottage Bemersyde Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DP
   Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2021-04-01
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3. - The Garth Bemersyde Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DP
   Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-02-21
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4. - The Garth Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DP
   Extension to form attic accommodation
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2014-03-03
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5. - Cheviot Lodge Bemersyde East End Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DP
   Alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2013-08-19
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6. - Land North East Of Bemersyde House Bemersyde Estate Melrose
   Erection of livestock shelter
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2010-04-20
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7. - Bemersyde West End Farm Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DP
   Erection of conservatory
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2006-09-18
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A brief summary of Bemersyde in Scottish Borders

Bemersyde is a quaint hamlet located within the Mertoun parish of Berwickshire, nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders. Situated on the left bank of the River Tweed, it lies approximately three miles east of Melrose, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bemersyde a particularly low-crime area.

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