Apply for planning permission

If you are planning on carrying out building work you may require planning permission.

Before applying please read our planning guidance - these answer a lot of commonly asked questions, including for

• householders
• listed buildings
• businesses

You should also download and read our planning application guidelines and fees list.

Read our advice on major developments if you are planning a large development.

Submit a planning application

Planning Aid Scotland (PAS) offer a

• free
• impartial 
• confidential

planning advice service, provided by specialist volunteers, all of whom are chartered planners.

Please be aware that you may also need to apply for a Building Warrant.

Download our quick guide on the planning application process - PDF

Work that may not require permission 

If you are only making small alterations you may not require permission. Our helpdesk service is unable to provide a formal determination on whether or not work will require planning permission. This can be obtained by submitting an application for a certificate of lawfulness.

Planning privacy notice

Our planning privacy notice sets out what happens to comments submitted as part of the planning process. For planning applications, your

• name
• address
• stance

will be published alongside your comment on the planning portal once a decision is made on the application.