Chirnside, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chirnside, Scottish Borders.
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About Chirnside
Chirnside is a picturesque hillside village located in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately 9 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed and 7 miles east of Duns. Its strategic position within the Scottish Borders makes it a key area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Chirnsidebridge Foulden and Lamberton
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chirnside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chirnside.
- 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 Chirnside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Chirnside.
- - Field House Main Street East End Chirnside Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3XX
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Chirnside in Scottish Borders
Chirnside is a picturesque hillside village located in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately 9 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed and 7 miles east of Duns. Its strategic position within the Scottish Borders makes it a key area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chirnside a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chirnside 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 Chirnside
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chirnside.
The most common application types near Chirnside were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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