How many planning authorities are there in Scotland?
34 planning authorities
There are 34 planning authorities in Scotland – the 32 councils and two national park authorities – and they are responsible for the main elements of the system: preparing development plans, deciding applications for planning permission and enforcing planning controls.
What is the maximum size you can build without planning permission Scotland?
If your extension will have one storey, you don’t need planning permission as long as: it’s located at the back of the house. it doesn’t go back further than 3 metres if it’s a terraced house, or 4 metres if it isn’t. the height of the eaves (where the wall meets the roof) is no higher than 3 metres.
Do you need planning permission to paint your house Scotland?
You do not need to apply for planning permission for repairs, maintenance or minor improvements, such as painting your house. If you live in a listed building, you will need listed building consent for any significant works whether internal or external.
How long does planning permission take in Scotland?
Planning authorities aim to reach a decision within 4 months of receiving a valid application for major developments and 2 months for local developments. Find more information on how the planning system works on the Scottish Government website.
How do I find planning applications in Scotland?
You can use the ePlanning Scotland website ( www.eplanning.scotland.gov.uk) to:
- make planning applications and appeals online;
- buy an online location plan;
- use the checklist to make sure you provide all the necessary information;
- attach plans, drawings and other documents to support your application;
Can I live in a mobile home on my land in Scotland?
Can I put a mobile home on my own land? Even if you own land to put a mobile home on, you will need planning permission and a site licence, which you can obtain by writing to the council. The page on mobile homes and sites explains more about where you can put a mobile home.
Do you need planning permission for a mobile home in Scotland?
Under planning legislation, mobile homes, as with any caravan, do not have the permitted development rights associated with dwelling houses or flats. Therefore any structure erected in association with a mobile home may require planning permission.
Can I render my brick house without planning permission?
You do not need to apply for planning permission for repairs, maintenance or minor improvements to your house such as painting. Rendering or weatherboarding your house does not require planning permission as long as the materials used are of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the house.