Eckford, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eckford, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Eckford are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eckford
Eckford is a quaint village nestled in the Scottish Borders, situated between Kelso and Jedburgh. Its location near the River Teviot and the Kale Water, as well as the A698 and B6401 roads, makes it an attractive spot for potential planning applications in a peaceful rural setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Morebattle and Hownam
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eckford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eckford.
- 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 Eckford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
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A brief summary of Eckford in Scottish Borders
Eckford is a quaint village nestled in the Scottish Borders, situated between Kelso and Jedburgh. Its location near the River Teviot and the Kale Water, as well as the A698 and B6401 roads, makes it an attractive spot for potential planning applications in a peaceful rural setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eckford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eckford 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 Eckford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Eckford.
The most common application types near Eckford were outline applications (1), other applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.