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Planning and building

Find out how to get planning permission, appeal a planning decision and meet building regulations and standards.

  1. Getting planning permission

    If you want to carry out building work you may need planning permission.

  2. Listed buildings and conservation areas

    Find out how to make changes to a listed building and how to apply for planning in a conservation area.

  3. Get environmental advice on your planning project

    Information on where to get help for making sure your planning project is environmentally safe.

  4. Register land

    Find information on development planning, who owns land or properties, registering titles and unregistered plots.

  5. Householder permitted development

    If your smaller building project doesn't impact on the surrounding area, you might not need a planning application.

  6. Building regulations and standards

    Information on building standards in Scotland and whether you need a building warrant.

  7. Self-building a home

    Information about building your own home or renovating an existing derelict property.

  8. Planning decision appeals

    How to appeal planning and environmental decisions in Scotland, including planning permission appeals and enforcement notices.

  9. Rural and Islands Housing Fund

    Information about the Rural and Islands Housing Fund, including who can apply and how to apply.

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