FPA-8279
Mertoun Mill
Expired Felling Permission Application
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Where
- Nearest town
- St Boswells
- Local authority
- Scottish Borders Council
- Conservancy
- South Scotland Conservancy Area Office
- Grid reference
- NT609322
Key dates
- Application registered 6 July 2021
- Application accepted 6 July 2021
- Consultation opens 26 July 2021
- Consultation closes 23 August 2021
- Decision issued 2 September 2021
Area
- Total area
- 0.10 ha
- Conifer
- 0.10 ha
Official source
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FPA-8279 Find FPA-8279 on the official register ↗ Open applications can be commented on there during their consultation window.
First archived 27 July 2026 · last seen on the register 27 July 2026.
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Track changes
Application status changes and data added by Standingwire, newest first. Status dates show when we recorded a change; the register may have changed earlier.
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First captured
- Status when first captured
- Expired
Earlier changes may not have been captured.
Protected places
Sites of Special Scientific Interest nearby
Proximity is measured from the application grid-reference point to the official SSSI boundary. It does not prove that the wider application or property overlaps the designation; check the official maps before relying on it.
| Site | Designation | Proximity | Published area | Geographic scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Tweed Site 1366 Official SiteLink record for River Tweed ↗ | Designation BIOLOGICAL | Proximity Point is inside the SSSI | Published area 2,533.66 ha | Geographic scope MIXED |
| Bemersyde Moss Site 175 Official SiteLink record for Bemersyde Moss ↗ | Designation BIOLOGICAL | Proximity 1.5 km away | Published area 24.84 ha | Geographic scope TERRESTRIAL |
Soils and forestry capability
At the application’s recorded location · NT 609 322
Source classifications from national 1:250,000 maps. Local conditions may vary.
Land Capability for Forestry
F2 Very good flexibility for trees
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPA-13382 Clinthill Woodlands | Location St Boswells Scottish Borders | Status Approved | Distance 361 m away | Area 0.6 ha | Approved |
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