Scotland's online planning applications service

Use ePlanning.scot to apply for planning permission or other types of planning consent, and to make a planning appeal or request a review of a previous application using the ePlanning service.

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URGENT: Notice to all users - Address search issues when creating a new Proposal

 

We are currently having issues with the address and map search functions on the site. Users creating a new Proposal or changing the Site Location of an existing Proposal WILL have to use the "No Exact Address" option to select their authority and enter their site address.

There is guidance on doing this available at Guidance for using No Exact Address. 

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and if you require assistance, please contact us through the Support page or at eDevelopment@gov.scot.


Start a planning application

You must be signed in to start an application on ePlanning.

Once signed in:

  1. Go to My Proposals on the sidebar menu.
  2. Select New Proposal.
  3. Fill in the online form. You can save your progress and return to it before submitting.

Find the right form

The planning forms you'll need to submit will depend on your development. 

Use the 'Which Form?' Wizard to find the right form.

Estimate your application fee

Most planning applications require a fee. The amount depends on the type and scale of your development.

Use the fee calculator to estimate your application or appeal fee

Other ways to apply

You can apply using paper forms. This can take longer to process than an online application. Some planning authorities may charge you an extra administration fee for them.

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Help and support

Our support page has:

  • guidance on using the site
  • links to information about planning rules in Scotland
  • contact details for local planning authorities

Visit our support page for assistance for assistance.

Latest updates on the live service

Includes updates on live service issues.

1. HELP US TO HELP YOU - Get involved in the development of the new service!

You can join our upcoming research sessions to help improve this service and help us to develop our new service (nicknamed Apply). Just sign up on our survey here.

About this service

ePlanning.scot is run by Scottish Government in partnership with Scottish planning authorities.

It is part of the eDevelopment.scot platform.

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