Planning application process
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 validation guidelines and fees list.
Read our advice on major developments if you are planning a large development.
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.