Houndslow, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Houndslow, Scottish Borders.

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

About Houndslow

Houndslow is a hamlet located in the Scottish Borders, positioned along the A697 road, approximately 5 miles west of Greenlaw and 3 miles northeast of Gordon. The area is adjacent to the historic village of Bassendean, which features the notable 17th-century Bassendean House, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
• LSOA: Gordon and Huntlywood

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Houndslow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Houndslow.

1. - Land North Of Cobwebbs Houndslow Gordon Scottish Borders
   Erection of dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2007-11-12
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2. - Land North Of Cobwebbs Houndslow Scottish Borders
   Erection of two dwellinghouses
   Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2007-08-13
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3. - Ainsley Cottage Gordon Scottish Borders TD3 6LX
   Extension to dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2005-07-13
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4. - Site At Westruther Mains Near Houndslow Gordon Berwickshire TD3 6NL
   Erection of dwellinghouse and double garage/stable
   Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2004-02-02
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5. - Site At Westruther Mains Near Houndslow Gordon Berwickshire TD3 6NL
   Erection of dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2003-06-19
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A brief summary of Houndslow in Scottish Borders

Houndslow is a hamlet located in the Scottish Borders, positioned along the A697 road, approximately 5 miles west of Greenlaw and 3 miles northeast of Gordon. The area is adjacent to the historic village of Bassendean, which features the notable 17th-century Bassendean House, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

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

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

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