How long do planning decisions take near Maxwellheugh?

The average planning decision time near Maxwellheugh is 20 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 Maxwellheugh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Maxwellheugh?

The most common type of planning application near Maxwellheugh is listed building consent applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Maxwellheugh?

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Maxwellheugh, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Maxwellheugh, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Heiton Crailing and Nisbet Area

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Maxwellheugh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Maxwellheugh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Maxwellheugh.

- Halifax Bank Of Scotland 8 - 9 The Square Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7HQ
Removal of ATM and signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 6 The Butts Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7BA
Alterations to form dwellinghouse from office
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-03-03
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- White Swan Inn Abbey Row Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7JF
Installation of illuminated and non illuminated signage, alterations and re-decoration
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-03-20
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- White Swan Inn Abbey Row Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7JF
Installation of illuminated and non illuminated signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Maxwellheugh in Scottish Borders

Maxwellheugh is a settlement located in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Maxwellheugh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.

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

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Maxwellheugh were listed building and heritage (5), outline applications (4), full planning applications (3). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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