How long do planning decisions take near Bucklands?

The average planning decision time near Bucklands is 66 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 Bucklands?

The planning approval rate near Bucklands is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bucklands?

The most common type of planning application near Bucklands is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bucklands?

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Bucklands, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bucklands, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bucklands 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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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Hawick - S - Wilton Dean and Parkdaill

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bucklands.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bucklands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bucklands in Scottish Borders

Bucklands is a settlement located in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Bucklands

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Bucklands. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bucklands may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Bucklands slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bucklands were outline applications (2), other applications (1).

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