How long do planning decisions take near Dryburgh?

The average planning decision time near Dryburgh is 67 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 Dryburgh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dryburgh?

The most common type of planning application near Dryburgh is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dryburgh?

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Dryburgh, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dryburgh, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Dryburgh are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dryburgh

Dryburgh is a picturesque village located in the Borders region of Scotland, specifically within Berwickshire. Renowned for its historic Dryburgh Abbey, the village offers a rich cultural backdrop that may influence planning applications related to heritage conservation and tourism development in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Newton St Boswells - East and Eildon

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dryburgh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dryburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Dryburgh.

26/00941/TCA - Meadow House Weirgate Brae St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0BD
Work to trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-16
- Weirgate House Weirgate Brae St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0BD
Work to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Garden Ground Of Meadow House Weirgate Brae St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders
Erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Dryburgh in Scottish Borders

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

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Planning Activity in Dryburgh

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Dryburgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

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

At 67 days on average, decisions near Dryburgh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dryburgh were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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