Westruther, Scottish Borders Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westruther, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement
About Westruther
Westruther is a village situated along the B6465 in the Scottish Borders, nestled on the lower slopes of the picturesque Lammermuir Hills, previously part of Berwickshire. The nearest significant town is Gordon, making Westruther a charming location for potential planning applications in a scenic rural setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Scottish Borders
- Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- LSOA: Gordon and Huntlywood
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westruther.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westruther.
- 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 Westruther based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Westruther.
- - 4 Edgar Road Westruther Gordon Scottish Borders TD3 6ND
Demolition of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 5 And 6 Edgar Road Westruther Gordon Scottish Borders TD3 6ND
Demolition of dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Westruther in Scottish Borders
Westruther is a village situated along the B6465 in the Scottish Borders, nestled on the lower slopes of the picturesque Lammermuir Hills, previously part of Berwickshire. The nearest significant town is Gordon, making Westruther a charming location for potential planning applications in a scenic rural setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westruther a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westruther 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 Westruther
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Westruther. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westruther may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westruther were other applications (2).
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