How long do planning decisions take near Swinside Townfoot?

The average planning decision time near Swinside Townfoot is 98 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Swinside Townfoot?

The planning approval rate near Swinside Townfoot is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swinside Townfoot?

The most common type of planning application near Swinside Townfoot is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swinside Townfoot?

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Swinside Townfoot, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swinside Townfoot, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Oxnam and Jed Valley

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swinside Townfoot.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Swinside Townfoot based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Swinside Townfoot.

- Land East Of Swinsidehall Jedburgh Scottish Borders
Erection of two dwellinghouses
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Swinside Townfoot in Scottish Borders

Swinside Townfoot is a settlement located in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Swinside Townfoot

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Swinside Townfoot. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Swinside Townfoot.

With an average of 98 days, decisions near Swinside Townfoot take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Swinside Townfoot were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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