How long do planning decisions take near Hawick?

The average planning decision time near Hawick is 64 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 Hawick?

The planning approval rate near Hawick is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hawick?

The most common type of planning application near Hawick is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hawick?

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Hawick, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hawick, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · Town

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

About Hawick

Hawick, the largest town in Roxburghshire, is nestled in the heart of Teviotdale within the Scottish Borders council area. Located approximately 10 miles southwest of Jedburgh and 8.9 miles southeast of Selkirk, it is one of Scotland's most inland towns, positioned at the confluence of the Slitrig Water and the River Teviot. This strategic location makes Hawick a key area for planning applications, particularly for developments that cater to the local community and surrounding regions.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Hawick - S - Wilton Dean and Parkdaill

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hawick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hawick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Hawick.

- Land West Of Store J And R Elliot Ltd Commercial Road Hawick Scottish Borders
Erection of illuminated totem pole signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Police Station 1 Howdenbank Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 7JU
Change of use from Sui Generis to Sui Generis incorporating Class 11 to allow use of existing gym by local boxing club
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-01-19
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- 31 Burnfoot Road Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 8ED
Vehicular Access Applications
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-11-15
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- Land South East Of Ardlyn Wilton Hill Hawick Scottish Borders
Formation of new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2009-01-21
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A brief summary of Hawick in Scottish Borders

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

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

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Hawick. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Hawick.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Hawick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hawick were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was 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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