Submit a planning application
You can submit your planning application online via the Scottish Government ePlanning Portal.
The ePlanning portal provides a simple and easy way to complete and send planning applications, notices of review, appeals, applications for Prior Approval and other applications.
Fees
Find out more about the fees applicable to your application and how to pay them. If your application is refused then you either have a right of Appeal or Review.
Non-Material Variation Applications
For post decision Non-Material Variation (NMV) requests please see the Planning Monitoring webpage for the form and details of how to apply.
Section 50 Planning Certificate
If you want to apply for a Section 50 Planning Certificate to accompany an application for renewal or grant of an alcohol licence then please complete and submit this form.
Advice
If you’re not sure if you need permission, or need further guidance, have a look at our advice pages where you’ll find resources to help you understand the different stages of the planning process and how to request pre-application advice from our team. You can also find advice on the information and details required to be submitted with your application in the guidance note on the national standards for the validation of planning and other related consents in Scotland produced as a best practice guide by Heads of Planning Scotland.
Before you submit an application, have you considered our Local Development Plan and relevant guidance, including our Design and Placemaking guidance? These documents contain important considerations when designing your proposal that are key for a successful application.
PAS offers a free, impartial and confidential planning advice service, provided by specialist volunteers, all of whom are chartered planners.
