Document Downloads: Development plans
The following documents are available for download. Documents in PDF format can be read using Adobe Reader. MS Word and Powerpoint documents can be read by using their respective applications or any alternatives.
Structure plan
The structure plan provides the long term vision and strategy for development in the Scottish Borders. It also provides an overview for the development needs in the area.
Main Issues Report (MIR)
The approved Main Issues Report sets out our general proposals for policy development and land use within the Scottish Borders.
- Main Issues Report - full document (inc. appendices) (
PDF) - Appendix A1 Employment Site Options ( PDF)
- Appendix A2 Housing Site Options ( PDF)
- Appendix A3 Town Centre Boundaries ( PDF)
- Appendix A4 Regeneration Sites ( PDF)
- Appendix A5 Green Spaces ( PDF)
- Appendix B Green Networks ( PDF)
- Appendix C Policy Review etc ( PDF)
MIR OLDP Guidance Note
This guidance note provides advice on how to lodge your comments on the Main Issues Report (MIR).
Main Issues Report - background papers
The Monitoring Statement (MS), SEA Environmental Report and Technical Notes provide supporting information and context to the MIR.
- Monitoring Statement (MS) ( PDF)
- SEA - Environmental Report ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Employment Land ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Housing ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Retail ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Regeneration ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Green Spaces ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Green Networks ( PDF)
- Technical Note - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment ( PDF)
