Householder permitted development rights: guidance
This guidance has since been superseded by Householder permitted development rights: guidance (Updated 2021)
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
Developments can have a significant impact on a
neighbourhood and the environment.
1.2
Submitting a
planning
application
gives an opportunity for the proposed development to be
considered in its local setting. However, considering applications
for minor and uncontroversial developments is not an efficient way
of regulating development.
1.3
Permitted development rights
are granted so that many instances of small alterations
and extensions can be carried out without the need to submit an
application for planning permission.
1.4
The purpose of this document is to explain
householder
permitted development rights
and therefore what can be built without submitting a
planning application.
1.5
Section 2
provides general advice that should be considered before
starting work.
1.6
Section 3 explains the main
concepts used within the
planning legislation
. It is necessary to understand these concepts so that the
household classes to which they relate can be correctly applied.
Sections 4 - 7 provide detailed advice on how the rules should be
applied. Further guidance can be found at
www.scotland.gov.uk/householderdevelopment
1.7
Planning
authorities
can offer help and advice A list of planning authorities
can be found on the planning section of the Scottish Government
website
www.scotland.gov.uk
Additional Approvals Required
If planning permission is not required, there are sometimes other approvals that may be required. For example, approval under the building regulations from the local council may be required. It is for the individual to ensure that their development complies with relevant legislation. The most frequent are detailed within Section 2 .
Contact
Central enquiry unit: ceu@gov.scot
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