What happens if my application is refused?
If your application is refused then you either have a right of appeal or review. Where decisions are made by the National Park Planning and Access Committee, appeals are made to the Scottish Government. Where decisions are made by a National Park Authority planning officer (a delegated decision), that appeal will be heard by the National Park Authority’s Local Review Body.
You can apply for an appeal or review via the Scottish Government website. Before completing the form please ensure you are following the correct procedure.
Appeals : Planning and environmental appeals: forms and guidance – gov.scot
Local Review Body : Planning Circular 5/2013: Schemes of delegation and local reviews – gov.scot
On 9th June 2025, the Scottish Government introduced fees for Local Reviews and Appeals. These fees are detailed in the publications below.
The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Local Reviews) (Scotland) Regulations 2025
The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2025
You can also:
- View lodged appeals on the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals website
- View the agenda and minutes of the Local Review Body meetings.
For further information on Local Reviews please visit the Local Review Body page on our website, read our Advice Note or email planning.reviews@lochlomond-trossachs.org.