Search Bowden planning applications
8 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Bowden · updated daily · Scottish Borders Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Bowden Cottage Bowden Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0STAwaiting decisionInstallation of 14no Solar Photo Voltaic array to roof and 10no Solar Photo Voltaic array within garden ground.Received 20 Oct 202626/01577/FUL
- 7 Brunton Park Bowden Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SZAwaiting decisionAlterations to flat roof porch and garage to form pitched roofReceived 2 Oct 202626/01471/FUL
- Downs Cottage Bowden Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SSAwaiting decisionReplacement front doorReceived 3 Jun 202626/00865/FUL
- Braehead House Bowden Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SSAwaiting decisionAlterations to dwellinghouse and erection of polytunnelReceived 1 Jun 202626/00844/FUL
- Downs Cottage Bowden Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SSAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing roughcasting to original restored sandstone (part retrospective)Received 1 May 202626/00664/FUL
Planning in Bowden
No decisions near Bowden in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bowden in the last 24 months, from Scottish Borders Council's planning register.
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Around Bowden
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TD6 103 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Scottish Borders Council
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About Bowden
Bowden is a picturesque village located in the Roxburghshire region of the Scottish Borders, just 3 miles south of Melrose and 2 miles west of Newtown St Boswells. Nestled at the foot of the stunning Eildon Hills, it offers a tranquil setting for residential development and planning opportunities in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bowden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bowden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowden 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bowden, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bowden.