Barry Fotheringham

Planning and Building Standards Committee Officer

Planning and Building Standards Committee - Monday, 29th June, 2026 10.00 am

Planning and Building Standards Committee Officer

Planning and Building Standards Committee - Monday, 1st June, 2026 10.00 am

Planning and Building Standards Committee Officer

Planning and Building Standards Committee - Monday, 20th April, 2026 10.00 am

The Planning and Building Standards Committee of Scottish Borders Council met on Monday 20 April 2026 to consider two planning applications. The committee approved the formation of an access road, yard, and parking area for Yair Forest Car Park near Peel, and also approved the change of use, alterations, and extension of Isaac House in Eyemouth to form a place of worship with a community hub.

Planning and Building Standards Committee Officer

Planning and Building Standards Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Planning and Building Standards Committee of Scottish Borders Council met on Monday 30 March 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved a significant housing development near Newtown St Boswells, a conversion of an office building into residential apartments in Melrose, and deferred a decision on a change of use application for a building in Eyemouth pending a site visit.

Planning and Building Standards Committee Officer

Planning and Building Standards Committee - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 10.00 am

The Planning and Building Standards Committee met on Monday, 2nd March 2026, to consider a significant wind farm application and a draft conservation area management plan. The committee resolved to object to the proposed Scawd Law Wind Farm due to concerns over landscape and visual impacts, and the potential adverse effects on golden eagles. They also approved the draft Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for public consultation.