Planning applications

Photo:council officers checking a planning application

You can find out here how to make a planning application, see recent applications, or how to object to one. With all new building work you may need both planning permission and a building warrant. These deal with quite separate issues.

Visiting us
Our Planning and building standards offices are listed here if you are thinking about dropping in or making an appointment. Alternatively, you can complete a customer services enquiry form to request information.

Apply
Applications can be made using ePlanning Scotland (this link will open in a new window) or the relevant planning application form.

Track
Existing applications and appeals can be tracked using our planning application search (this link will open in a new window). These searches let you view the details behind and the progress of planning applications. Find out how to search for the list of live applications or proposal of application notices with our guide: Search applications - tips. Related documents are also available for viewing at Planning and building standards offices.

Advice
For information on extensions, minor alterations, garages, roofs, demolition and pre-application discussions see our planning advice leaflets. The Scottish Government also has national planning guidance (this link will open in new window).

Other notifications
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may also need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). You may have other duties as well. For further information please visit the HSE website (this link will open in a new window).

Related weblinks

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Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

Chartered Architectural Technologists combine the science of architecture and the technology of building design and construction. The website contains industry news, jobs and a directory of members and practices.
www.ciat.org.uk

Construction Licensing Executive

To ensure people can find reputable firms to carry out construction work on their homes and avoid rogue traders, this site provides a list of firms that meet strict standards on technical ability, probity and adhere to a strict code of practice.
www.clescotland.co.uk

Planning Aid for Scotland

Planning Aid for Scotland is a voluntary organisation run by qualified and experienced planners, giving information and advice on all aspects of town and country planning and related issues.
www.planning-aid-scotland.org.uk

Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland is the professional body for all chartered architects. It offers a wide range of services and products for architects, students of architecture, the construction industry professionals and all those with an interest in the built environment and the design process.
www.rias.org.uk

Scottish Building Standards Agency

An executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for writing the Scottish building regulations.
www.sbsa.gov.uk

Scottish Government

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs and transport.
www.scotland.gov.uk

Scottish Government - Planning

This explains the planning system, covering national policies, advice and guidance, the appeals process, plus information on building regulations and standards.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Planning

Related forms, publications