Planning Appeals in Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders has had 162 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 40.7% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2006 to 2025.
Total Appeals
162
Success Rate
43%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
26
of 60 decided
Appeals Dismissed
32
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Across 60 decided appeals, Scottish Borders allows 43% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 36 | 22.2% |
| Reserved Matters | 12 | 7.4% |
| Minor Commercial | 6 | 3.7% |
| Hearing | 4 | 2.5% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Scottish Borders. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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