How long do planning decisions take near Woll?

The average planning decision time near Woll is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woll?

The most common type of planning application near Woll is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woll?

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Woll, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woll, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

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

About Woll

Woll is a picturesque village located on the banks of the Ale Water, nestled in the Ettrick Forest within the Scottish Borders. Situated off the A7, it lies north of Hawick and south of Selkirk, making it a notable spot for those considering planning applications in this scenic region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Selkirk - Heatherlie and Philiphaugh

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woll.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woll based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Woll in Scottish Borders

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

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Planning Activity in Woll

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Woll. The average decision time was 50 days.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woll were listed building and heritage (1), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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