Redpath, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Redpath, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
About Redpath
Redpath is a quaint village situated in the Scottish Borders, nestled between the larger towns of Earlston to the north, just 2 miles away, and St Boswells to the south, 3 miles distant. The village is characterized by its proximity to the Leader Water, which flows along its western edge, making it a picturesque locale for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Earlston
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Craigsford to Mellerstain
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Redpath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Redpath.
- 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 Redpath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Redpath.
- - Quarry's Cottage Redpath Earlston Scottish Borders TD4 6AD
Work to tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land South Of Glenbield Redpath Scottish Borders
Erection of hut
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Redpath in Scottish Borders
Redpath is a quaint village situated in the Scottish Borders, nestled between the larger towns of Earlston to the north, just 2 miles away, and St Boswells to the south, 3 miles distant. The village is characterized by its proximity to the Leader Water, which flows along its western edge, making it a picturesque locale for potential planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Earlston district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Redpath a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Redpath 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 Redpath
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Redpath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Redpath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Redpath were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bemersyde planning applications
- Eildon planning applications
- Earlston planning applications
- Newstead planning applications
- Newtown St Boswells planning applications
- Dryburgh planning applications
- Craigsford Mains planning applications
- Whiterigg planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.