Whitelee, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitelee, Scottish Borders.

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

About Whitelee

Whitelee Wind Farm, situated on Eaglesham Moor, is the largest onshore wind farm in the UK, boasting 215 Siemens and Alstom turbines with a total capacity of 539 megawatts. While the main visitor centre is in East Renfrewshire, the majority of the turbines are located across East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. Developed and operated by ScottishPower Renewables, part of Iberdrola, this site plays a significant role in the region's renewable energy landscape, making it relevant for those interested in planning applications related to sustainable development and energy projects in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
• LSOA: Newton St Boswells - East and Eildon

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitelee.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Whitelee based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Whitelee.

1. - Whitelee Steading Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SH
   Alterations to outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation to dwellinghouse
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2020-03-24
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2. - 5 Whitelee Cottages Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SH
   Erection of garden room (retrospective)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2018-11-13
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A brief summary of Whitelee in Scottish Borders

Whitelee Wind Farm, situated on Eaglesham Moor, is the largest onshore wind farm in the UK, boasting 215 Siemens and Alstom turbines with a total capacity of 539 megawatts. While the main visitor centre is in East Renfrewshire, the majority of the turbines are located across East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. Developed and operated by ScottishPower Renewables, part of Iberdrola, this site plays a significant role in the region's renewable energy landscape, making it relevant for those interested in planning applications related to sustainable development and energy projects in the area.

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

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

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