How many planning applications are there in Scottish Borders?

We recorded 132 planning applications in Scottish Borders in the last 90 days, of which 42 were approved and 0 refused. The figures are counted from Scottish Borders Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Scottish Borders?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Scottish Borders, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Scottish Borders?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Scottish Borders

Decided by Scottish Borders Council, scottish council. Part of Scotland.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

132 applications in the last 90 days Measured

42 of them approved

0 refused

64 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 31. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Scottish Borders

Newest first, straight from Scottish Borders Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Installation of solar photo voltaic array to roof, ground mounted ASHP and battery storage unit Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Internal and external alterations to 4no residential properties Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Enlargement of 2no windows Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Childminding business operating from dwellinghouse Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Erection of dwellinghouse with associated access Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse Awaiting decision Received 7 Oct 2026
Erection of dwellinghouse Awaiting decision Received 7 Oct 2026
Work to trees Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Work to trees Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Alterations and change of use to form shop (Class 1A) from public convenience Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Work to trees Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse (revision to planning permission 22/01318/FUL) Awaiting decision Received 6 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 132. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Scottish Borders is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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Neighbouring districts

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