How long do planning decisions take near Glentress?

The average planning decision time near Glentress is 90 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Glentress?

The planning approval rate near Glentress is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Glentress?

The most common type of planning application near Glentress is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Glentress?

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Glentress, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Glentress, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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

About Glentress

Glentress, located east of Peebles in the Scottish Borders, is approximately 30 miles south of Edinburgh. Nestled within the Tweed Valley Forest Park and adjacent to Traquair Forest in Innerleithen, it features a prominent mountain biking centre. The hamlet of Glentress serves as the main access point, conveniently situated along the A72 road, making it a significant area for outdoor recreation and potential planning developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
LSOA: Eddleston to Lamancha

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Glentress based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Glentress.

- Land South Of 8 Eshiels Holdings Peebles Scottish Borders
Erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-07-02
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- Workshop 10 Eshiels Holdings Peebles Scottish Borders EH45 8NA
The building has been used continuously as a private workshop since 2012
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Glentress in Scottish Borders

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Glentress 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 Glentress

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Glentress. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Glentress may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Glentress were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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