How long do planning decisions take near Duns?

The average planning decision time near Duns is 87 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 Duns?

The planning approval rate near Duns is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Duns?

The most common type of planning application near Duns is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Duns?

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Duns, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Duns, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · Town

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

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.

Population: 3,127 (2022) · Area: 2.0 km²

District: Scottish Borders

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Duns - East

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Duns.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Duns based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Duns.

- 26 Trinity Park Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3HN
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-21
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26/00783/FUL - 26 Trinity Park Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3HN
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-21
- 40 Newtown Street Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3AU
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-12-05
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- 24 Langtongate Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3AE
Internal and external alterations to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 22 Blinkbonnie Gardens Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3BG
Erection of garden shed (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-07-22
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- Bank Of Scotland Halifax 10 Market Square Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3ED
Removal of external signage and branding, replacement of ATM with glass.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Duns in Scottish Borders

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

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.

Planning Activity in Duns

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Duns. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Duns.

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Duns were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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