What types of planning applications are most common near Smailholm?

The most common type of planning application near Smailholm is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Smailholm, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smailholm, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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

About Smailholm

Smailholm is a quaint village located in the historic county of Roxburghshire, within the Scottish Borders. Situated at grid reference NT648364, it lies along the B6397 road, approximately 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Kelso. Since the local government reorganisation in the 1970s, Smailholm has been under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Borders Council, making it an area of interest for planning applications within this scenic region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Kelso - S - Pinnaclehill

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smailholm.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Smailholm based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Smailholm.

- The Grounds Of Smailholm Parish Church Smailholm Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7PH
Work to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Smailholm Village Hall Smailholm Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7PH
Installation of photo voltaic array to front and rear roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-09-09
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- Smailholm Village Hall Smailholm Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7PH
Installation of photo voltaic array to front and rear roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-09-09
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- Nether Ludge Smailholm Kelso Scottish Borders TD5 7PH
Work to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Smailholm in Scottish Borders

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

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Planning Activity in Smailholm

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Smailholm.

The most common application types near Smailholm were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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