How to get started with ePlanning

Once you are logged in, to get started on your application you will need to follow the ePlanning link in the menu to the left.

The process of creating a new proposal will include:

• Choosing a site address
• Giving the proposal a name
• Selecting which application, review or appeal form you need to complete.  

What is the ePlanning portal?

The ePlanning portal is a single shared service between the Scottish Government and the 33 local planning authorities that provides consistent and easy to use forms to submit planning applications and appeals online.  A refreshed eplanning portal was introduced in January 2016 and ePlanning.scot  now forms part of the eDevelopment.scot suite of services.

The portal enables:

• The electronic submission to local authorities of applications for planning permission and other related forms, such as listed building consents.
• Electronic payment of associated fees directly to the planning authority.
• The submission of digital copies of supporting documentation, eliminating the need to print and post.

User guidance to commonly-asked questions

We've recently added guidance notes on common issues that we speak to people about on the Support Desk. These are available at Support and on the Support link in the top right-hand corner of the website.

Of course, you can still call us on the Support Desk on 0131 244 1450 or email us at eDevelopment@gov.scot if you need further assistance.    

Important - We're asking all users to update their account details

Our policy on user accounts have recently changed to address changes in privacy rules, and we want to ensure that any account information that we hold is current.

To meet these new rules, if you have not logged into your account, updated your account details since 23rd May 2018 and selected your security questions, your account may be identified as ‘inactive’ and could be automatically deleted.

If you’re not sure when you last did this, we'd suggest that you log in and update your account details today.

How to get started with eBuildingStandards

Once you are logged in, to get started on your application you will need to follow the eBuildingStandards link on the left.

The process of creating a new proposal will include

• Choosing a site address
• Giving the proposal a name
• Selecting which application, review or appeal form you need to complete.  

What is the eBuildingStandards portal?

The eBuilding Standards portal was launched on 24 August 2016 as the latest addition to the eDevelopment.scot suite of services. 

The portal enables:

• The electronic submission to local authorities of applications for building warrants and other related forms, such as completion certificates.
• Electronic payment of associated fees directly to the local authority.
• The submission of digital copies of supporting documentation, eliminating the need to print and post.

How can I update my account details?

To ensure that your account is retained, please log in and update your account details.

You can do this by visiting the ‘My Account’ page after logging in, checking that your personal information is up-to-date, selecting and answering some new security questions, and then save this information.

If you are happy for your account and any proposals that you have created to be deleted, you do not have to do anything further. This will be done automatically.

You can find out more about this in our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice available on our site.

If you have any queries on this, please contact our Support Desk on 0131 244 1450 or email us at eDevelopment@gov.scot.