Burnmouth, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burnmouth, Scottish Borders.

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About Burnmouth

Burnmouth is a quaint fishing village on the east coast of Scotland, situated near the A1 road and marking the first Scottish village encountered after crossing the border from England. Nestled within the parish of Ayton in Berwickshire, it is part of the picturesque Scottish Borders, making it an interesting location for those exploring planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
• LSOA: Eyemouth - Central

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burnmouth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Burnmouth.

1. - Burnmouth Church Stonefalls Burnmouth Eyemouth Scottish Borders TD14 5ST
   Change of use of church, alterations and extensions to provide dwellinghouse for holiday let
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2022-04-29
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2. - Site At Foreshore Partanhall Burnmouth Eyemouth Berwickshire
   Installation of septic tank and combined sewer overflow chamber with screen chamber, erection of retaining/sea wall and formation of layby
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2003-02-20
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A brief summary of Burnmouth in Scottish Borders

Burnmouth is a quaint fishing village on the east coast of Scotland, situated near the A1 road and marking the first Scottish village encountered after crossing the border from England. Nestled within the parish of Ayton in Berwickshire, it is part of the picturesque Scottish Borders, making it an interesting location for those exploring planning applications in the area.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Burnmouth includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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