How long do planning decisions take near Chesterknowes?

The average planning decision time near Chesterknowes is 6 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 Chesterknowes?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Chesterknowes?

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

How can I track planning applications near Chesterknowes?

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Chesterknowes, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chesterknowes, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Chesterknowes 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: Selkirk - Hillside Terrace Area

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chesterknowes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chesterknowes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Chesterknowes in Scottish Borders

Chesterknowes 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 Chesterknowes a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Chesterknowes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.

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

The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chesterknowes were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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