How long do planning decisions take near Lynnwood?

The average planning decision time near Lynnwood is 56 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 Lynnwood?

The planning approval rate near Lynnwood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lynnwood?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lynnwood?

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Lynnwood, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lynnwood, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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

About Lynnwood

Lynnwood, located in Snohomish County, Washington, is a vibrant city within the Seattle metropolitan area, situated 16 miles north of Seattle and 13 miles south of Everett, at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Interstate 405. As the fourth-largest city in the county, Lynnwood had a population of 38,568 according to the 2020 census, making it a significant hub for planning and development opportunities in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Teviothead Roberton and Liddesdale

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lynnwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lynnwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lynnwood.

26/00974/FUL - 1 Longhope Drive Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 0DU
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-24
- 20 Rosebank Road Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 0DF
Vehicle Access Application / dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Longview Rosebank Road Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 0DF
Vehicle access application / dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Lynnwood in Scottish Borders

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

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Planning Activity in Lynnwood

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Lynnwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lynnwood were outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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