Development Management

Development Management is the system by which the Council processes planning and related applications.

The system operates in the long term public interest and not to protect the interests of one person or business against the activities of another.

The system is strictly controlled by European and National and legislation and is guided by a range of planning policies and guidance from the Scottish Government. The Government’s planning pages and documents can be seen at on the Scottish Government Website.

There are a number of stages at which people interact with the Council’s planning service as follows. These pages also give some more information about each of the stages along with some frequently asked questions:

Making a planning application:

• This page gives you information on the circumstances in which planning permission is needed from the Council. There are also links where you can download the application forms, notes for guidance and scale of fees.

Search for a planning application:

• This page allows you to search the planning register to see where planning proposals have been submitted and find out details about the proposal. You can also look at the weekly lists of planning applications.

Make a representation on a planning application:

• From this page, you can directly submit a representation on a planning application. There are also contact details for sending or emailing representations.

Decisions on planning applications:

• This page gives you options for finding out the decisions that have been made on planning applications, by viewing lists of recommendations and decisions and giving links to Committee agendas and minutes. There is also information here on how applicants can appeal the decision that they receive.

Our Service Standards

• We are committed to offering a high level of customer service which is outlined in our service standards