Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
About Kirk Yetholm
Kirk Yetholm is a picturesque village located in the Scottish Borders, just 8 miles southeast of Kelso and less than a mile from the English border. Noted for its historic church, which dates back to the 13th century, Kirk Yetholm is closely linked to its sister town, Town Yetholm, situated half a mile across the Bowmont Water. The combined population of these two villages was recorded at 591 in the 2001 census, making it a quaint community for potential planning developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Ednam Floors and Area
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirk Yetholm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirk Yetholm.
- 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 Kirk Yetholm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kirk Yetholm.
- - 3 Mount View Town Yetholm Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 8RE
Installation of solar photo voltaic array to rear elevation roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Valley View Main Street Kirk Yetholm Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 8PF
First floor extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Kirk Yetholm in Scottish Borders
Kirk Yetholm is a picturesque village located in the Scottish Borders, just 8 miles southeast of Kelso and less than a mile from the English border. Noted for its historic church, which dates back to the 13th century, Kirk Yetholm is closely linked to its sister town, Town Yetholm, situated half a mile across the Bowmont Water. The combined population of these two villages was recorded at 591 in the 2001 census, making it a quaint community for potential planning developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirk Yetholm a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirk Yetholm 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 Kirk Yetholm
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kirk Yetholm.
The most common application types near Kirk Yetholm were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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