Planning and Building Standards

Planning applications

Search for applications, comment on current applications and make planning applications

Planning guidance

How to get planning permission advice for your development

Building standards

If you are considering building, altering, converting, extending or demolishing a building, it is likely that you will need to apply for permission.

Planning policy

Planning policies, such as the Local Development Plan, provide the framework for development in Argyll and Bute.

General planning information

General information relating to planning, conservation, hedges/trees, environment and certification.

Growth and development

Regeneration and investment in Argyll and Bute.

Unauthorised Development

We shall investigate any alleged breaches of planning or listed building control, unauthorised development and also strategically monitor any consents that have been issued.

Service Status - Planning

Approximate timescales for processing of applications, and guidance on contacting officers and submitting applications.

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Planning Aid

Planning Aid Scotland

Planning Aid Scotland is a charity offering free, impartial and confidential advice, provided by Chartered Planners (volunteers and staff).

The advice service helps individuals, community groups and business start-ups with planning, whether about your own home / building or wider planning issues in your community.

Planning Aid Scotland