Galashiels, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Galashiels, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Galashiels are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Galashiels
Galashiels, often referred to as Gala, is a vibrant town in the Scottish Borders, boasting a population of approximately 10,060. Recognized as a key commercial hub for the region, it has a rich heritage in the textile industry and is home to Heriot-Watt University's renowned School of Textiles and Design, making it a focal point for planning and development in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Galashiels - E - Coopersknowe and Melrose Gait West
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Galashiels.
- 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 Galashiels based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Galashiels.
- - 17 High Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1RY
Installation of non illuminated signage (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00910/LBC - 17 High Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1RY
Installation of non illuminated signage (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00780/FUL - Kingarth High Road Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 2BQ
Dormer extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/00727/FUL - Shop 8 High Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1SD
Alterations and change of use to second floor to form residential flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00728/LBC - Shop 8 High Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1SD
Alterations to second floor to form residentail flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00715/FUL - Moat House 14 Gala Park Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1EX
Change of Use from offices (Class 4) to form nursery (Class 10) and residential flat on upper floors
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 50 Channel Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1BA
Change of use from retail to restaurant, and formation of 3 no residential flats from retail storage on first, second and third floor levels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 35 Bank Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1EP
Installation of vinyl signage to ATM
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 35 Bank Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1EP
Installation of vinyl signage to ATM
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Shop 4 Channel Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1BA
Installation of illuminated signage (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 44-46 High Street Galashiels Scottish Borders
Erection of side entrance gates
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 29 - 3 Channel Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1BJ
Installation of non illuminated signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - Farmfoods Shop 36 Bridge Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1SW
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - 35 Bank Street Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 1EP
Replacement of ATM and window infill panel
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Galashiels in Scottish Borders
Galashiels, often referred to as Gala, is a vibrant town in the Scottish Borders, boasting a population of approximately 10,060. Recognized as a key commercial hub for the region, it has a rich heritage in the textile industry and is home to Heriot-Watt University's renowned School of Textiles and Design, making it a focal point for planning and development in the area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Galashiels 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 Galashiels
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Galashiels. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Galashiels.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Galashiels were advertising consent (6), listed building and heritage (5), full planning applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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