How long do planning decisions take near Blyth?

The average planning decision time near Blyth is 3 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Blyth?

The planning approval rate near Blyth is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blyth?

The most common type of planning application near Blyth is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blyth?

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Blyth, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blyth, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Blyth are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £133,907 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Carlops to Romannobridge

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blyth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blyth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blyth.

- Greystones Blyth Farm Road Blyth Bridge West Linton Scottish Borders EH46 7DG
Installation of a dormer roof window. Alterations to existing window openings and replacement windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Blyth in Scottish Borders

Blyth is a settlement located in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

Property prices in Blyth show an average sale price of £133,907, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blyth 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 Blyth

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blyth. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 3 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blyth.

The average decision time of 3 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blyth were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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