Tuesday June 23rd 2026
Homes would be east of the Philipburn House Hotel on Linglie Road
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
Plans for a major new housing development on the edge of Selkirk are set to be rubber-stamped next week.
Applicant M & J Ballantyne Ltd hopes to build 49 new affordable homes on land east of the Philipburn House Hotel in Linglie Road.
The proposed development includes a mix of houses and flatted accommodation, associated parking, a community green space and a community garden.
The site occupies a prominent location on the western edge of Selkirk.
To the east it is bounded by Linglie Road, beyond which lie established residential properties within the Bannerfield estate and Philiphaugh Primary School.
To the south, the site adjoins the A708, with Selkirk Rugby Club and the Cricket Club located nearby.
Six submissions objecting to the application have been received by Scottish Borders Council.
Objections include potential impacts on the historical significance of the site, including its association with the Battle of Philiphaugh.
Further objections centre on adverse impacts on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties, loss of an attractive open field enjoyed by local residents and concerns that the plans represent over-development of the site.
But when members of SBC’s Planning and Building Standards Committee meet on Monday, June 29, they will be recommended to approve the application.
A report to members states: “The most sensitive neighbouring receptors are the row of existing dwellings within the Bannerfield/Linglie Road housing estate to the east, together with the adjacent primary school.
“These properties are situated approximately 28 metres from the edge of the application site and are separated from the proposed development by Linglie Road and areas of open ground and the line of mature trees fronting the site.
“The concerns raised through representations regarding impacts on residential amenity are acknowledged.
“However, it is considered that adequate separation distances are maintained between the proposed development and existing neighbouring properties, such that there would be no significant adverse impacts in terms of privacy, overlooking, daylight, sunlight or outlook.
“Whilst the development would inevitably result in an increase in general activity and associated noise levels compared to the existing undeveloped site, such impacts are typical of residential development and are not considered to be so significant as to warrant refusal of the application.
“On balance, the proposal is considered to provide an acceptable level of residential amenity.”
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