Eccles, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eccles, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
About Eccles
Eccles is a picturesque village and agricultural parish located near Kelso in Berwickshire, within the Scottish Borders of Scotland. It is closely connected to the neighbouring villages of Birgham and Leitholm, making it an integral part of the local community and potentially relevant for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Heiton Crailing and Nisbet Area
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eccles.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccles.
- 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 Eccles based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Eccles.
- - Primary School School Road Eccles Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Change of use from primary school and alterations to form dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Land South East Of Olivers Transport Ltd Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders
Replacement tank, new tanker layby and associated work
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - Land South East Of Olivers Transport Ltd Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders
Erection of replacement tank, formation of layby and boundary fence
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2022-03-08
View full details - - Land North East Of Eccles Primary School Stable Park Eccles Scottish Borders
Installation of Air Source Heat pump and increase garage size (revision to existing planning permission 07/01815/REM)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Kirklee Eccles Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Alterations to garage and dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2021-03-18
View full details - - Workshop Main Street Eccles Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7QP
Change of use from steading and outbuildings and alterations to form dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2020-10-23
View full details - - Feanor 18 Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QP
Erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-03-03
View full details - - The Tower House Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Replacement roof to sun room and installation of chimney flue
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-02-20
View full details - - Workshop Main Street Eccles Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7QP
Change of use from steading and outbuildings and alterations to form dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2016-08-26
View full details - - Stable Block Eccles House Kelso Scottish Borders
Erection of stable block courtyard, storage shed and relocation of riding arena (revision to planning permission 12/01525/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2013-05-29
View full details - - Land West Of Walled Garden Eccles House Eccles Scottish Borders
Formation of tennis court and erection of associated pavilion and boundary fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2012-12-07
View full details - - Eccles House Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2012-11-30
View full details - - Eccles House Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2012-11-30
View full details - - Stable Block Eccles House Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Erection of stable block courtyard, storage shed and relocation of riding arena
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2012-11-07
View full details - - Walled Garden Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders
Formation of opening in wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2011-02-21
View full details - - Land North East Of Eccles Garage Eccles Scottish Borders
Change of use of land from agriculture land to fuel storage depot
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2010-11-15
View full details - - Cherryburn Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Change of use of land to incorporate into garden ground and formation of new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2010-11-12
View full details - - Cherryburn Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Change of use of land to incorporate into garden ground and formation of new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2010-03-22
View full details - - Cherryburn Main Street Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QS
Extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2009-12-24
View full details - - Woodside House Eccles Scottish Borders TD5 7QP
Extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2009-08-21
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A brief summary of Eccles in Scottish Borders
Eccles is a picturesque village and agricultural parish located near Kelso in Berwickshire, within the Scottish Borders of Scotland. It is closely connected to the neighbouring villages of Birgham and Leitholm, making it an integral part of the local community and potentially relevant for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eccles a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eccles 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 Eccles
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Eccles. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eccles may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Eccles take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Eccles were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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