Innerleithen, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Innerleithen, Scottish Borders.

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About Innerleithen

Innerleithen is a small town and civil parish located in the Tweeddale area of the Scottish Borders, previously part of the historic county of Peeblesshire. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it presents various planning opportunities within a vibrant community setting.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
• LSOA: Innerleithen - SE - Ballantyne Street Area

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Innerleithen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Innerleithen.

1. - 11 Mathieson Street Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6LP
   Vehicular Access Application to drop kerb
   Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-07
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2. - Woodside Pirn Road Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6HJ
   Roof slate replacement and installations of solar PV panels
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-16
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3. - Tweeddale Youth Action 24 Chapel Street Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6HN
   Insulation upgrades to internal face of external walls
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-02
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4. - 29A High Street Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6HA
   To use premises as coffee shop
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-05
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5. - Land And Buildings At Caerlee Mill Damside Innerleithen Scottish Borders
   Alterations to engine shed and boiler house
   Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-05-16
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6. - Tantallon 11 Buccleuch Street Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6LA
   Dormer extensions to dwellinghouse and external alterations
   Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-01-31
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7. - 59 Waverley Mills Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6RH
   Alterations to garage to form additional accommodation to dwellinghouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-01-31
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8. - Old School 91 High Street Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6HD
   Works to trees
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Innerleithen in Scottish Borders

Innerleithen is a small town and civil parish located in the Tweeddale area of the Scottish Borders, previously part of the historic county of Peeblesshire. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it presents various planning opportunities within a vibrant community setting.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Innerleithen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Innerleithen were outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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