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Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) congratulate Peebles for saving our 230 year-old woodland, 25 Feb 2026
"Congratulations to the community in Peebles who have saved a 230-year old woodland at Kingsmeadows from development. Catriona McKay, who has been campaigning for six years against the development tells the story. It’s great to share these good news stories when they happen, and the huge amount of hard work behind them." Read full article in APRS News
Feb 25


"Peebles: Kingsmeadows House bid rejected by councillors" Border Telegraph – 23 Feb 2026
COUNCILLORS today (February 23) unanimously refused an application related to the building of new homes on a much-loved woodland in Peebles. Read full article in Border Telegraph
Feb 23


Save Kingsmeadows Campaign - Updated 2025/26
When Granton applied for permission in principle (PPP) for 10 flats they described the site as suitable for development because it is not occupied by any mature trees. Granton told Peeblesshire News that no protected trees will be affected and that the remainder of the estate will remain untouched. PPP was granted in Mar 2016 & renewed Mar 2021 – without proper environmental assessment, according to PCC's expert forestry and ecology assessments. Granton were refused full
Feb 22


"Kingsmeadows campaigners voice worry ahead of council decision" Border Telegraph – 19 Feb 2026
CAMPAIGNERS against a planning bid to build flats on the grounds of a historic house have shared their anxiety at the upcoming “knife-edge” decision. Read full article in Border Telegraph
Feb 19


"Kingsmeadows SCIO receives community council backing" Border Telegraph – 18 Feb 2026
PEEBLES Community Council has thrown its full support behind campaigners fighting against renewal of a planning application which would see homes built on grounds of a historic house in the town. Read full article in Border Telegraph
Feb 18


"Development plans for Kingsmeadows House in Peebles to be reviewed" Peeblesshire News and Border Telegraph – 17 Feb 2026
COUNCILLORS will next week review a decision to refuse long-running plans to build homes on a woodland in Peebles town centre. Read full article in the Peeblesshire News Read full article in the Borders Telegraph
Feb 17
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