Search Newstead planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Newstead · updated daily · Scottish Borders Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Autumn Cottage 2 Big Well Wynd Newstead Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9EDAwaiting decisionWork to treesReceived 29 Sep 202626/01467/TCA
- Barnethead Rushbank Newstead Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DYAwaiting decisionConservatory extension to dwellinghouseReceived 30 Jul 202626/01135/FUL
- Tweedwood Cottage Rushbank Newstead Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DAAwaiting decisionAlterations to dwellinghouseFull ApplicationReceived 7 Jul 202626/01013/FUL
- Land To East Of Borders Health Board Rushbank Newstead Scottish BordersAwaiting decisionSiting of portacabinReceived 29 Jun 202626/00987/FUL
- Belmont St John's Wynd Newstead Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 9DDAwaiting decisionInstallation of solar photo voltaic array to front elevationReceived 14 May 202626/00738/FUL
Planning in Newstead
No decisions near Newstead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newstead in the last 24 months, from Scottish Borders Council's planning register.
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Around Newstead
Postcode districts
TD6 103 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Scottish Borders Council
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About Newstead
Newstead is a quaint village located in the Scottish Borders, roughly 1.25 miles east of Melrose. With a population of around 260 residents, it presents a unique opportunity for planning applications in a small, tight-knit community setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 256 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Scottish Borders district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newstead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newstead 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Newstead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Newstead.
The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).