Melrose, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melrose, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Melrose are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Melrose
Melrose is a town and civil parish located in the Scottish Borders, previously part of Roxburghshire. Situated within the Eildon committee area of the Scottish Borders Council, Melrose offers a unique blend of historical charm and community development opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 2,510 (2016) · Elevation: 197m
District: Scottish Borders
Website: http://www.melrose.bordernet.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: St Boswells - West
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melrose.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melrose.
- 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 Melrose based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Melrose.
- - The Stable Cottage Hoebridge East Road Gattonside Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9LZ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/00968/FUL - The Stable Cottage Hoebridge East Road Gattonside Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9LZ
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00915/FUL - Tweed Cottage Waverley Road Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9SL
Replacement conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/00909/LBC - Tweed Cottage Waverley Road Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9SL
Alterations to conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00702/FUL - Harmony Hall St Mary's Road Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9LJ
Erection of freestanding timber compost structure
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Hassendean Cottage Bakers Road Gattonside Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9NA
Replacement windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Hassendean Cottage Bakers Road Gattonside Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9NA
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land West Of Greywalls Gattonside Scottish Borders
Erection of dwellinghouse with access, landscaping and associated works (approval of all matters specified in planning permission 22/01824/PPP)
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Co-Operative Group Food Ltd St Dunstans House High Street Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9PF
Installation of free standing digital display screen
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Grianan Hoebridge East Road Gattonside Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9NB
Work to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Priory Farm Annay Road Melrose Scottish Borders
Demolition of derelict lean-to forming part of south range, removal of partially collapsed roof stable building of south range, new temporary roof with corrugated sheet roof to protect wall-heads and
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 1 Weirhill Place Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9SF
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Melrose in Scottish Borders
Melrose is a town and civil parish located in the Scottish Borders, previously part of Roxburghshire. Situated within the Eildon committee area of the Scottish Borders Council, Melrose offers a unique blend of historical charm and community development opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications and local developments. The Town has a population of approximately 2,510 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Scottish Borders district.
Melrose sits at an elevation of 197 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Melrose a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melrose planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.melrose.bordernet.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 Melrose
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Melrose. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Melrose.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Melrose slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Melrose were outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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