How long do planning decisions take near Symington?

The average planning decision time near Symington is 27 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 Symington?

The planning approval rate near Symington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Symington?

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

How can I track planning applications near Symington?

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Symington, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Symington, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Galashiels - W - Overhaugh Street to Scott Crescent

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Symington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Symington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Symington.

- Land Adjacent Symington Mains Stow Galashiels Selkirkshire
Erection of dwellinghouse with integral garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2003-12-16
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- Land Adjacent Symington Mains Stow Galashiels Selkirkshire
Erection of dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2002-10-29
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A brief summary of Symington in Scottish Borders

Symington 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 Symington a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Symington 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 Symington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Symington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Symington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Symington were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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