Greenlaw, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenlaw, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Greenlaw are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greenlaw
Greenlaw is a charming town and civil parish located in the Scottish Borders, nestled in the foothills of the Lammermuir Hills along Blackadder Water. Positioned at the crossroads of the A697 and A6105, it had a population of 661 as recorded in the 2001 census, making it a small yet significant community for those exploring planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Greenlaw
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenlaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenlaw.
- 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 Greenlaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Greenlaw.
- - Land West Of Poultry Farm Marchmont Road Greenlaw Scottish Borders
Erection of five dwellinghouses (approval of all matters specified in planning permission 19/00870/PPP)
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 24 Church Hill Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6YG
Vehicle access application
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 33 East High Street Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6YF
Demolition of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-06-01
View full details - - Greencrest 6 Church Street Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6YE
Installation of through wall core vent
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - Land Northeast Of Clay Dub Duns Road Greenlaw Scottish Borders
Erection of Class 4 joinery workshop with associated access and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2022-01-12
View full details - - 2 Queen's Row Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6XL
Proposed Vehicle Access Application
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2021-02-10
View full details - - East Bank East High Street Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6UF
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2020-07-17
View full details - - Land South Of 6 Bank Street Land East Of 1 Bank Street Land North Of 2 Wester Row Greenlaw Scottish Borders
Installation of new signage (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-07-26
View full details - - Land West Of Poultry Farm Greenlaw Scottish Borders
Erection of five dwellinghouses
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-06-12
View full details - - Land North Of 6 And 7 The Avenue Greenlaw Scottish Borders
Erection of 4 No dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-05-31
View full details - - 33 East High Street Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6YF
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse and erection of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-12-21
View full details - - 3 Duns Road Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6XJ
Replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2016-11-30
View full details - - Poultry Farm Marchmont Road Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6YQ
Residential development comprising 38 dwelling units with associated access, landscaping and open space
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2016-10-28
View full details - - Brooklyn 17 East High Street Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6YF
Replacement roof covering to rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2016-05-02
View full details - - Poultry Farm Marchmont Road Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6YQ
Residential development and associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2015-11-03
View full details - - 15 Duns Road Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6XJ
Extension to form first floor and installation of oil storage tank, new gate and security cameras
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2015-05-08
View full details - - Marchmont Cottage 1 Marchmont Road Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6YQ
Alterations and extensionto dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2014-12-02
View full details - - Unit 1 Industrial Estate Duns Road Greenlaw Duns Scottish Borders TD10 6XJ
Extension to existing building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2014-10-16
View full details - - 24 East High Street Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6UF
Installation of solar panel array
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2013-06-14
View full details - - 36 East High Street Greenlaw Scottish Borders TD10 6UF
Installation of photovoltaic array to roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2013-01-03
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A brief summary of Greenlaw in Scottish Borders
Greenlaw is a charming town and civil parish located in the Scottish Borders, nestled in the foothills of the Lammermuir Hills along Blackadder Water. Positioned at the crossroads of the A697 and A6105, it had a population of 661 as recorded in the 2001 census, making it a small yet significant community for those exploring planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenlaw a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenlaw 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 Greenlaw
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Greenlaw. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Greenlaw.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Greenlaw were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% 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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Related Planning Guides
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