Firth, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Firth, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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

About Firth

Firth, located in the Scottish Borders, refers to various coastal waters, primarily broad estuaries, in Scotland and the wider UK. The term is particularly prevalent along the east and southwest coasts of Scotland, with notable exceptions like the Firth of Clyde. Historically, "firth" was spelled as "Frith" before the mid-19th century, and it shares linguistic roots with Scandinavian terms for navigable waterways. Understanding the local terminology and geography is essential for those researching planning applications related to coastal 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 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Firth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Firth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Firth in Scottish Borders

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

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