Search Firth planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Firth · updated daily · Scottish Borders Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Midview Cottage Netherraw Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9EPAwaiting decisionFormation of new window to west elevationReceived 29 Sep 202626/01449/CLPU
- Midview Cottage Netherraw Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9EPAwaiting decisionFormation of new window to west elevationReceived 28 Sep 202626/01449/FUL
- Raperlaw Farm Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9EPApprovedErection of general purpose agricultural buildingAgriculture/Forestry NotificationReceived 25 Jan 2012Decided 20 Feb 201212/00093/AGN
Planning in Firth
No decisions near Firth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Firth in the last 24 months, from Scottish Borders Council's planning register.
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Around Firth
Postcode districts
TD6 103 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Scottish Borders Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Firth 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 (May 2026). This makes Firth 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, Firth 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 Firth, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Firth.