Applying for planning permission
How do I make a planning application?
It is not necessary to make a planning application yourself. If
you wish, you can appoint an agent (for instance, an architect, a
solicitor, or a builder) to make it for you. Anyone can make an
application, irrespective of who owns the land or buildings
concerned. However, if you are not the owner, or if you have only
part-ownership, you have to inform the owner or those who share
ownership, including any leaseholder and any agricultural
tenant.
I think I might need to make an application. What should I
do?
If you think you might need to apply for planning permission,
contact us. Tell the planning staff what you want to do and
ask for their advice. If we think you need to apply for planning
permission, ask them for an application form. Ask if they
foresee any difficulties which could be overcome by amending your
proposal. It can save time or trouble later if the proposals you
want to carry out also reflect what we would like to see. Planning
applications can now be made online using the Scottish
Government's e-planning portal or the necessary
forms can be downloaded from this website for manual
submission.
What type of application should I make?
In most cases this will be a full application. But there are a
few circumstances when you may want to make an application for
planning permission in principle (previously referred to as outline
permission). This application is appropriate if you want to see
what we think of the principle of the building work you intend
to carry out before you go to the trouble of making detailed
drawings (but you will still need to submit details at a later
stage). Occasionally, for planning reasons, we may insist on a full
application even if you would prefer to make an application
for planning permission in principle (for example, if the site lies
within a conservation area).
How did legislation change the planning process in
2009?
From August 2009 planning applications have been divided
into different categories to ensure that they are dealt with in a
way appropriate to their scale and complexity and to allow
decisions to be taken at the most appropriate level. There are
three categories allocated in the hierarchy of developments. They
are national, major and local. Applications for major development
must be subject to pre-application consultation with the local
community. With certain exceptions, applications for national
and major developments must be accompanied by a Design and Access
Statement. The determination of applications for both national and
major developments will be determined by a Committee of the
Council. Local developments are developments which are neither
national nor major.
Further details of the changes are contained within the Council's
Guide to the New Development Management System.
What should I do with my completed application form?
If you are not submitting your application online you should
send the completed application form to us, together with the
correct fee. Each form must be accompanied by a plan of the site
and one set of the drawings showing the work you
propose to carry out. Use the guidance to make sure you have
included everything we will need to process your planning
application.
Applications can be posted to:
Development Quality Manager
The Environment Service
Perth and Kinross Council
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
Perth
PH1 5GD
Or
Hand delivered to the Letter Box at Pullar House Reception.
For after hours there is also a Letter Box available at the
staff entrance in Mill Street.
