The application by Scottish Borders Council proposes the creation of a new burial ground from land at Ladies Field at Kelso Road, which includes parking and a new access road.

The plans also include entrance feature walls, drainage, boundary fencing and landscaping.

With Lennel Cemetery nearing capacity, discussions and negotiations around a new cemetery space have been ongoing for a number of years.

Planning permission needs to be secured for the plans, with a decision expected in early 2020.