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Royal Burgh of Selkirk and District Community Council

Planning – Local Development Plan

As well as developing our own ideas and projects, we are keen to understand community views around the policies for development in and around Selkirk which are set by Scottish Borders Council. These will also help inform preparation of the forthcoming Local Place Plan. 

What issues should be highest priority for Selkirk in developing future planning policy:

  1. Town centre renewal and development (e.g. vacant shops, under-utilised spaces)
  2. Diversifying current employment land for a greater mix of uses and activities (e.g. Old Mills)
  3. Exploring new development opportunities outside the current town (e.g. Philiphaugh)
  4. Delivering more housing and affordable housing
  5. Delivering the Bypass and exploring new development opportunities on its route
  6. Protecting and enhancing local greenspaces (e.g. Victoria Park)
  7. Protecting and enhancing historic sites and Conservation Areas
  8. Developing greater resilience to climate change

Are there any particular planning issues, or sites you wish to highlight which would be important considerations for local planning policy?

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Anyone:19 July 2024
Please leave a comment - they are all very much appreciated.
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DM:23 July 2024
if you have a list for volunteering, I would like to see if there is some thing I could do
DM
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