Nenthorn, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Nenthorn, Scottish Borders.

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About Nenthorn

Nenthorn is a quaint hamlet and parish located in the southern part of the historic Berwickshire county within the Scottish Borders. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Floors, Makerstoun, Nenthorn, and Smailholm Community Council, encompassing the nearby parishes of Makerstoun and Smailholm. Nenthorn was previously part of the Roxburgh District from 1975 to 1996, following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, making it a significant area for local governance and planning considerations.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
• LSOA: Yetholm

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Nenthorn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Nenthorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Nenthorn.

1. - Land West Of Cakemuir House Nenthorn Scottish Borders
   Erection of dwellinghouse with access and associated work
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-05
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2. - Land West Of Nenthorn House Nenthorn Scottish Borders
   Erection of dwellinghouse with access and associated work
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Nenthorn in Scottish Borders

Nenthorn is a quaint hamlet and parish located in the southern part of the historic Berwickshire county within the Scottish Borders. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Floors, Makerstoun, Nenthorn, and Smailholm Community Council, encompassing the nearby parishes of Makerstoun and Smailholm. Nenthorn was previously part of the Roxburgh District from 1975 to 1996, following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, making it a significant area for local governance and planning considerations.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Nenthorn.

The most common application types near Nenthorn were outline applications (2).

Nearby Towns

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• Old Nenthorn planning applications
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• East Third planning applications
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• Stichill planning applications
• Roxburgh planning applications

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