Plot at Hillside Drive, Galashiels, Scottish Borders
- Land size
- 1.15 acres
Key Features
- Fantastic new build development plot
- Lapsed planning Borders reference 13/01105/FUL
- Strong GDV potential
- Revive lapsed planning or alternative application
Description
New build development plot
Enjoys prime location on the outskirts of the popular Borders town of Galashiels. Adjacent to existing residential development, and close to the A7 trunk road, the plot extends to approximately 1.15 acres and has lapsed planning permission Borders Ref. 13/01105/FUL for the construction of nine detached properties. The new buyer may wish to either revive the lapsed permission or consider a new application for an alternative development.
An example of an alternative development is an architect outline plan showing 14 dwellings. Any revived or alternative development outcome would be subject to renewed planning approval. An attractive GDV for the development, allied with a competitive guide price, is sure to attract strong levels of interest and early expression of interest is recommended.
Galashiels is a town in the Scottish Borders, situated on the Gala Water River. It is a popular destination for visitors who want to explore the rich history and culture of the region, as well as enjoy the scenic landscapes and outdoor activities. Galashiels has excellent transport links, with regular bus and train services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other nearby towns. The town also has a modern transport interchange, which opened in 2015 and connects the bus and rail networks.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-08
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 18 Cheap Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- No Wheelchair Access
- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
8.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Glendinning Terrace Primary School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Burgh Primary School1.1 miles
- Pupils
- 192
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)1.1 miles
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Balmoral Primary School1.2 miles
- Pupils
- 96
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Peter's Primary School1.7 miles
- Pupils
- 230
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Galashiels Academy1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 874
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Selkirk High School5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 423
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Earlston High School6.6 miles
- Pupils
- 1,090
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Peebles High School14 miles
- Pupils
- 1,342
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Hawick High School14 miles
- Pupils
- 756
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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