Tuesday April 28th 2026
Former Bank of Scotland offices at 3 Mid Row, Lauder
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
Former Bank of Scotland offices in Lauder are about to become a home sweet home.
Planning permission has been approved by Scottish Borders Council for alterations to form a residential flat from first floor office suites at 3 Mid Row.
The application site is located on Main Street in Lauder and was previously ancillary office accommodation for the Bank of Scotland.
The building was subject to a partial change of use in 2019 to create three first floor offices suites with communal toilet facilities.
The ground floor of the property was refurbished at the same time to create two retail units all of which are in the applicant’s ownership.
The development will see the first-floor office suites converted to a two- bedroom private residential flat for the applicant’s personal use.
A report with the application, from RM Architecture, states: “We believe the proposals are well considered and are compatible with the surrounding character and building use profile.
“We are of the opinion that the proposals will be a positive addition to the architectural character of the local area.”
A report approving the application from Julie Hayward, SBC’s lead planning officer, says: “The former Bank of Scotland premises form part of Mid Row in Lauder, set back behind the town hall.
“The building appears to date from the mid-19th century and is a category C Listed Building situated within the Conservation Area.
“The building is domestic in character and effectively has two front elevations to either side of Mid Row.
“The Bank of Scotland closed and whilst the window where the ATM had been located was replaced, the access steps and platform remain in-situ
“The site is within the centre of Lauder and the area is characterised by a mix of uses, including retail, hotel and residential. The proposal would be in keeping with surrounding uses.
“It is considered that the proposal would provide a satisfactory level of residential development that would not constitute over-development.”
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