Saturday October 24th 2026
Scottish Borders Council has received a retrospective planning application for a log processing facility in Selkirk.
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
An engineering company has submitted a retrospective planning bid to Scottish Borders Council for a log processing facility built without prior approval in Selkirk.
The tenant-operated small-scale log processing and dry storage facility, including a 1.8m timber boundary fence, access gates, and mobile storage shelters is a immediately adjacent to the Riverside Mill on Level Crossing Road.
The application also requests the erection of a fabrication workshop for the manufacture of steel framed buildings.
The applicant, Emond Engineering, was said to be unaware of the need for planning permission for the work required to establish the log storage premises.
The workshop premises has yet to be constructed.
A report, from RM Architecture, states: ” The proposal represents a highly efficient use of rural-edge land, supporting two independent local business.
“The applicant-operated workshop will provide specialized steel building fabrication, while the tenant-operated log storage facility processes timber into sustainable, low-carbon heating fuel for the domestic market.
“Grouping these complementary commercial uses adjacent to Riverside Mill respectfully continues the area’s historic industrial lineage while creating direct local employment.
“It is noted that several other log and forestry related premises are already established elsewhere within the Riverside Industrial Estate.
“The mixed-use development provides a sustainable, well-designed commercial layout that supports local enterprise, respects the visual character of Riverside Mill, and actively protects neighbour amenity.
“The proposed site is protected by the Selkirk Flood Prevention Scheme and sustains the core land use at Riverside Industrial Estate by creating sites and opportunities for new businesses to flourish.”
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