Document Downloads: Advice and guidance
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.
Village services audit
The village services audit helps monitor the service provision for smaller settlements in the Borders region and ensure their retention and possible enhancement within the longer term.
Employment land audit
The employment land audit is produced to monitor the supply, take up and status of employment land within the Scottish Borders.
Development contributions
The SPG sets out the basis for a consistent and transparent approach to implenting the Council's policy on development contributions. The SPG updates the previous guidance 2007 and 2009.
Designing out crime in the Scottish Borders
The SPG sets out how opportunities for crime and antisocial behaviour may be reduced through the planning process.
Green space
The SPG provides guidance to those preparing planning applications for one or more dwellings as to what the Council may require in order to mitigate any impacts upon green space.
- Green space (
PDF) - Green space Appendix D ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix E (part 1) ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix E (part 2) ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix F (part 1) ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix F (part 2) ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix G (part 1) ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix G (part 2) ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix H ( PDF)
- Green space Appendix I ( PDF)
Interim housing policy
The SPG provides guidance supplementary to the Development Plan on housing and provides the basis for the determination of planning applications for housing.
Landscape and development
The SPG intention is to clarify landscape information requirements and help applicants to have a better understanding of landscape issues.
Local biodiversity action plan
This document serves to introduce and explain the content of the Scottish Borders Local Biodiversity Action Plan.
Placemaking and design
The SPG is intended for use by all who are involved in new development in the Borders as a point of reference and as a basis for the planning, design and communication of new development proposals.
Privacy and sunlight guide
The guidance note outlines the general principles that apply where sunlight, daylight and privacy may be affected.
Snack bar operations guidance booklet
The note clarifies the legal position with regard to the operation of snack bars within the Borders and seeks to promote better standards for existing operations.
Proposal of application notice
A pre-application consultation is required for larger development. The Proposal of Application notice is necessary for this process.
Local landscape designations SPG - Representations
Representations received during the consultation period for the Local Landscape Designations SPG.
