Search Duns planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Duns · updated daily · Scottish Borders Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd 55 Newtown Street Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3AUAwaiting decisionDemolition of office blockReceived 3 Nov 202626/01650/CON
- 14 Murray Street Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3DEAwaiting decisionWork to treesReceived 16 Sep 202626/01381/TCA
- West Grove Sunnyside Langtongate Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3QGAwaiting decisionErection of garage and associated accessReceived 11 Sep 202626/01322/FUL
- Coach House Haymount Bridgend Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3DJAwaiting decisionChange of use of Coach House to short term holiday let with retained ancillary accommodationFullReceived 25 Aug 202626/01254/FUL
- Thorburn Group Ltd Unit 3 Station Road Industrial Estate Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3HSAwaiting decisionExtension to existing workshopReceived 14 Aug 202626/01215/FUL
Planning in Duns
Only 1 decision near Duns in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Duns in the last 24 months, from Scottish Borders Council's planning register.
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Around Duns
Postcode districts
TD11 75 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Scottish Borders Council
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About Duns
Duns is a town located in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland and served as the county town for the historic county of Berwickshire. Its rich history and strategic position make it a relevant area for planning applications, reflecting both its heritage and ongoing development potential. The town has a population of approximately 3,127 (2022 estimate). It sits within the Scottish Borders district.
Duns covers an area of approximately 2.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Duns area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Duns a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Duns 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Duns, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Duns.
The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).