Apply for planning permission
Dumfries & Galloway Council now only accepts planning and related applications which have been submitted electronically via the Scottish Government's ePlanning website. Please see details of how to do this below.
Always check if you need to apply for planning permission before starting any work.
Planning permission normally lasts for 3 years but we are able to vary this period where appropriate (for example, a large phased development). If you don't start work within that time then the permission will expire.
You must comply with any conditions attached to the permission and some conditions may need further details to be submitted before the work starts. There is no timescale for the completion of the works once permission is secure.
Apply
Apply for planning permission online using the Scottish Government's ePlanning website. Applications for our region are sent to us automatically and processed as normal.
Submit an online planning application
The Council uses the Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) national guidance note for registering applications. Follow the guidance carefully to ensure your application is made valid quickly:
Specific information is required when seeking permission for works to windows and doors in Conservation Areas or Listed Buildings. A technical note has been produced showing the necessary information required.
Please use validation checklist below to ensure you have included all the necessary information with your application
Fees
Use the Scottish Government's fee calculator to work out the estimated cost of your application:
We'll check the fee when you send in an application but you may want to confirm the fee with us beforehand.
The Town and Country Planning Fees for Applications (Scotland) Regulation 2022 sets out the Planning fees for applications:
Decision
Decisions on most types of planning application should normally be made within two months of receiving a valid application. You can track the progress of applications online.
