How long do planning decisions take near Whitlaw?

The average planning decision time near Whitlaw is 42 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 Whitlaw?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitlaw?

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

How can I track planning applications near Whitlaw?

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Whitlaw, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitlaw, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Lauder - South

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitlaw.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whitlaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Whitlaw.

- Whitlaw Farmhouse Edinburgh Road Lauder Scottish Borders TD2 6QA
Alterations to storage and outbuilding to form annex accomodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2024-08-29
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- Land South Of Whitlaw Farm Edinburgh Road Lauder Scottish Borders
Formation of access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-11-10
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- Land At Whitlaw Farm Edinburgh Road Lauder Scottish Borders
Formation of access tracks
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2023-06-01
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- Whitlaw Farm Edinburgh Road Lauder Scottish Borders
Erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2017-03-15
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- Former Smithy Ladypart Plantation Whitlaw Lauder Scottish Borders TD2 6QA
Change of use to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2004-11-11
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A brief summary of Whitlaw in Scottish Borders

Whitlaw 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 Whitlaw a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Whitlaw. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

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

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

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

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