Kelso, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kelso, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · Town
About Kelso
Kelso is a market town located in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot. It has a population of 5,639, as recorded in the 2011 census, and falls within the historic boundaries of Roxburghshire. This charming town offers a unique setting for planning applications, benefiting from its rich history and picturesque riverside location.
Population: 6,910 (2016)
District: Scottish Borders
Website: http://www.kelsoscottishborders.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £90,500 (based on 2 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Morebattle and Hownam
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kelso.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kelso.
- 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 Kelso based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Kelso.
- - Kelso North And Ednam Parish Church Office 42 Bowmont Street Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7JH
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 123 Roxburgh Street Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7DU
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 5 Halliden Road Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7LU
Alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Flat 4 25 Horsemarket Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7HE
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 40 - 41 The Square Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7HL
Alterations to shop front and installation of retractable sun canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Kelso in Scottish Borders
Kelso is a market town located in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot. It has a population of 5,639, as recorded in the 2011 census, and falls within the historic boundaries of Roxburghshire. This charming town offers a unique setting for planning applications, benefiting from its rich history and picturesque riverside location. The Town has a population of approximately 6,910 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Scottish Borders district.
Property prices in Kelso show an average sale price of £90,500, based on 2 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kelso a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kelso planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kelsoscottishborders.co.uk/. 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 Kelso
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Kelso. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kelso may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kelso were outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (5), full planning applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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