Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders.
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About Newtown St Boswells
Newtown St Boswells is a village located in the Scottish Borders council area of south-east Scotland, approximately 40 miles south-east of Edinburgh. Nestled south of the Eildon Hills along the Sprouston and Newtown burns, it serves as the administrative centre of the Scottish Borders and has historical ties to the county of Roxburghshire. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of rural charm and local governance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Melrose - Priorswalk and Newstead
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newtown St Boswells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtown St Boswells.
- 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 Newtown St Boswells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Newtown St Boswells.
- - 18 Stewart Place Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0QF
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2021-05-26
View full details - - 35 Park Crescent Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QR
Vehicular Access Application
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2020-07-21
View full details - - 1 - 49 Dickson Drive Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0AF
Removal of Condition No 1 from planning consent 15/01155/FUL relating to affordable housing restriction and replacement with legal agreement
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2020-05-22
View full details - - 11 Glenburn Avenue Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QL
Vehicular Access Application
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-08-06
View full details - - 26 Davidson Place Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0QJ
Extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-05-24
View full details - - 24 Glenburn Avenue Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QW
Single storey extension to dwellinghouse and erection of boudary fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2019-02-20
View full details - - Land North Of 24 Sergeants Park Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders
To construct new roads and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-12-05
View full details - - 21 Stewart Place Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QF
Erection of log cabin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-09-26
View full details - - 32 Glenburn Avenue Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0QW
To drop kerbs on the public road to create a vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-06-19
View full details - - Land North Of 24 Sergeants Park Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders
Erection of 63 No dwellinghouses and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-04-19
View full details - - 55 Glenburn Avenue Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QL
Proposed construction of driveway and dropping kerbs on to the public road
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-02-14
View full details - - Land North Of 24 Sergeants Park Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders
Residential developmentand associated infrastructure including roads, footpaths, SUDS system and open space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-01-03
View full details - - 37 Roxburghe Place Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QQ
Formation of door from window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-10-05
View full details - - 37 Glenburn Avenue Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QL
Vehicular Access Application
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-09-04
View full details - VAA/71/17 - 37 Glenburn Avenue Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QL
Proposed Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-08-25
View full details - - Land North Of 24 Sergeants Park Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders
Construction of roads and footpaths
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2016-07-21
View full details - - 31 Park Crescent Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QR
Proposed Vehicular Access
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2016-06-30
View full details - - Land North Of 24 Sergeants Park (1st Phase) Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders
Erection of 39 dwellinghouses and 2 flats and associated infrastructure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2015-09-30
View full details - - 32 Davidson Place Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QJ
Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2015-09-01
View full details - - 6 Roxburghe Place Newtown St Boswells Scottish Borders TD6 0QH
Extension to form sun room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2015-06-18
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A brief summary of Newtown St Boswells in Scottish Borders
Newtown St Boswells is a village located in the Scottish Borders council area of south-east Scotland, approximately 40 miles south-east of Edinburgh. Nestled south of the Eildon Hills along the Sprouston and Newtown burns, it serves as the administrative centre of the Scottish Borders and has historical ties to the county of Roxburghshire. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of rural charm and local governance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newtown St Boswells a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtown St Boswells 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 Newtown St Boswells
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Newtown St Boswells. The average decision time was 42 days.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newtown St Boswells were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
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