How long do planning decisions take near Midlem?

The average planning decision time near Midlem is 6 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 Midlem?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Midlem?

The most common type of planning application near Midlem is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Midlem?

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Midlem, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Midlem, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Selkirk - Bannerfield

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Midlem.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Midlem based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Midlem.

26/00867/FUL - Linthill View Midlem Selkirk Scottish Borders TD7 4QD
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-06-05
- Ravenslea Midlem Selkirk Scottish Borders TD7 4QB
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Land South West Of Springfield Midlem Scottish Borders
Erection of dwellinghouse and garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2013-10-21
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- Braidwood Midlem Selkirk Scottish Borders TD7 4QD
Discharge of planning obligation pursuant to planning permission reference E395/92
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2012-11-07
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- Land East Of Braidwood Midlem Scottish Borders
Erection of wind turbine
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2009-12-10
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- Braidwood Midlem Scottish Borders TD7 4QD
Erection of clubhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2005-12-09
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A brief summary of Midlem in Scottish Borders

Midlem 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 Midlem a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Midlem. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.

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

The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Midlem were outline applications (1).

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