How long do planning decisions take near Craigsford Mains?

The average planning decision time near Craigsford Mains is 64 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 Craigsford Mains?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Craigsford Mains?

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

How can I track planning applications near Craigsford Mains?

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Craigsford Mains, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Craigsford Mains, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Craigsford Mains 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: Earlston - West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Craigsford Mains.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Craigsford Mains based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Craigsford Mains in Scottish Borders

Craigsford Mains 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 Craigsford Mains a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Craigsford Mains

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Craigsford Mains. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Craigsford Mains slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Craigsford Mains were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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