How long do planning decisions take near Gavinton?

The average planning decision time near Gavinton is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gavinton?

The most common type of planning application near Gavinton is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gavinton?

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Gavinton, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gavinton, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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About Gavinton

Gavinton is a quaint settlement located in the Scottish Borders, just 2 kilometres south-west of Duns, the historic county town of Berwickshire. Situated along a minor road off the A6105, which connects Duns to Greenlaw, Gavinton's strategic position may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Chirnside - South and East

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gavinton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gavinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Gavinton.

- South View Gavinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3QT
Extension to form conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-04
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- Rowardennan Main Street Gavinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3QT
Replacement front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Land At South Of Langton Mains Gavinton Duns Scottish Borders
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Gavinton in Scottish Borders

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

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Planning Activity in Gavinton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Gavinton. The average decision time was 71 days.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Gavinton were listed building and heritage (2), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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