Apply for Planning Permission

There are a number of different types of permission you can apply for under the application for planning permission.

Applications usually fall within the following categories:

Planning Permission

This type of application allows you to submit full details of the proposal in one stage. The plans require to be sufficient to show full details of the development clearly and accurately.

Change of use is required when you wish to change the use of a house or building from its existing use.

Planning Permission in Principle

The purpose of such an application is to establish whether the principle of developing a piece of land is acceptable without preparing detailed plans.

Planning permission in principle alone does not give you a right to go ahead with the proposal as conditions will be attached setting out what further details require to be approved by way of a further application before work can start - applications for the approval of matters specified in conditions.

If the proposal is sensitive it is possible that we will ask for detailed plans before reaching a decision.

Applications for the Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions

This type of application is for the submission of details required by conditions imposed on the granting of planning permission in principle.

Renewal of Temporary Permission

This type of application would be required if you wished to extend the period of a previous permission which was only granted for a limited time before it expires.

Modification, Variation or Removal of Planning Conditions

Many planning consents have conditions attached to them. If you are unable or unwilling to comply with such a condition, you may apply for its removal, variation or modification. Detail of the reasons or justification for the condition to be removed, altered or varied should form part of the application.

How to Apply for Planning Permission Online

To apply online, click on the link "Scottish Government's Planning Portal" in Related Sites, and follow the instructions on screen.

 

If you are unsure what type of application is appropriate for your proposal or have any difficulties with the online planning process please telephone: 01856 873535 ext 2504 or email Development Management.

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