The Scottish Self-Build Hub · Chapter 2 of 8Planning permission in Scotland
10 guides on planning permission.
How planning works for a new home in Scotland, from Planning Permission in Principle to full permission, with local guides for Stirling, Perth & Kinross, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Dunblane and Bridge of Allan, the Scottish Borders and the national park. Explore self-build design →
Planning permission in Scotland: the complete self-build guide
How planning permission works for a self-build in Scotland: NPF4, rural homes, PPP or full application, timescales, conditions and Building Warrants.
Article 2.02→Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) in Scotland
What Planning Permission in Principle is, when to use it, how long it lasts and how approval of matters specified in conditions works.
Article 2.03→Self-build planning in Stirling
How Stirling Council assesses self-build planning applications: the development plan, what planners look for, access, drainage, trees and realistic timescales.
Article 2.04→Self-build planning in Perth & Kinross
Planning a self-build in Perth & Kinross: countryside housing policy, design expectations, flood risk, ecology and the Cairngorms National Park.
Article 2.05→Building a home in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
The National Park has its own planning authority, development plan and design expectations. What to know before building a home inside the boundary.
Article 2.06→Permitted development rights in Scotland
Which home improvements need no planning permission in Scotland, where permitted development rights don't apply, and when you still need a warrant.
Article 2.07→Self-build planning in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Building a new home in Edinburgh or the Lothians: the four development plans, garden and infill sites, conservation areas and green belt.
Article 2.08→Building a home in Dunblane and Bridge of Allan
Planning a new home in Dunblane or Bridge of Allan: the Stirling Local Development Plan, conservation areas, green belt, the Allan Water and what plots cost.
Article 2.09→Self-build planning in the Scottish Borders
Planning a self-build in the Scottish Borders: the 2024 Local Development Plan, housing in the countryside, replacement houses, landscape and drainage.
Article 2.10→Can I replace a bungalow or derelict house?
Planning to replace a bungalow, cottage or derelict house in Scotland? Learn about replacement dwelling policy, demolition, planning, VAT and Building Warrants.
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