Start a Planning or Building application

Once you're logged in, use the sidebar to choose:

• ePlanning - to apply for Planning Permission or make a Planning Appeal

• eBuildingStandards - to apply for a Building Warrant or other building consent

Both services include tools to help you including:

• Which Form Wizards - to find the right forms
• Fee Calculators - to help estimate your application fee

Location and Block plans

Many planning and building applications need a location or block plan.

Read the guidance on application requirements from Heads of Planning Scotland.

If you need a plan, you can buy one through our approved suppliers:

• Nicolson Digital
• UK Planning Maps

Help and support

Our support page has:

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

Visit our support page for assistance.

Latest updates on the live service

NEW - Building Standards fee changes

Fees for Building Standards applications and consents in Scotland changed on 1 April 2025. Use the Building Standards fee calculator to get an estimated fee.

NEW - Planning fee changes

Planning fees in Scotland changed on 9 June 2025. Use the Planning fee calculator to get an estimated fee.

About eDevelopment.scot

The eDevelopment.scot platform is run by Scottish Government in partnership with Scottish Local and Planning Authorities. It is home to the ePlanning and eBuildingStandards services.