eDevelopment Scotland

Welcome to eDevelopment.scot

What is the eDevelopment Service?

eDevelopment is the Scottish service that enables users to apply online for Planning Permission, Building Warrants, Appeals, and a range of other forms, to their Local and Planning Authority. It is managed by the Scottish Government in partnership with all Scottish Local and Planning Authorities.

For more information, why not check out What is eDevelopment? designed to assist newcomers to the service and to Scotland's Planning and Building Standards sectors.

Need help getting started?

Just go to our Support Tab link in the top right hand corner of the site to find helpful information, user guides, and guidance.

If you need further help you can also click on the "Need Help?" icons on pages across the site, or request assistance from our Support Desk team.

Download User Guide PDF (355Kb, requires Adobe Reader)

LATEST NEWS:

NEW - Planning fees in Scotland have changed - 9th June 2025

Planning fees in Scotland have changed and now apply for any planning application, appeal, or request for local review submitted after 9th June 2025. Our Fee Calculator sets out the new fee structure.

SERVICE ISSUE - Current Issue with accessing Proposals shared in Organisations - 5th June 2025

We are aware of an issue affecting some users who are part of eDevelopment Organisations, preventing them from accessing some Proposals. If your submission is urgent, a new Proposal can be opened for the project affected. We are currently investigating this issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

SERVICE ISSUE - Current Issue with accepting Organisation requests - 21st May 2025

Some users are experiencing issues in accepting invitations to join organisations on the site. We are currently investigating this and want to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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How do I know what I need to apply for?

There are many things that you can apply for on this site, and some that you can't. Knowing what you need is the first step.

If you're not familiar with the planning or building application processes, you can find out more from mygov.scot.
We would always recommend talking to your Authority if you're not certain about what you need to do as they will be deciding upon your application.
Both the ePlanning and eBuildingStandards portals have a 'Which Form Wizard' that can help you find the form that you need to complete. The wizards can be accessed by going to the respective portal, and selecting the 'Which form Wizard' button on the left hand menu.

Please note in many instances, you may need to obtain more than one permission if you're looking to undertake building works. For example, you may need to obtain Planning Permission or make a Householder Application (Planning Permission for Householders) for your development, and also apply for a Building Warrant and Completion Certificate.

Will I need a Location / Block Plan for my application?

You will need a Location or Block Plan for many Planning and Building applications. For more information on minimum requirements for location plans for Planning applications plans click here.

If you do not yet have a plan, you can buy one through our approved suppliers.

We have chosen these suppliers because they:

use Ordnance Survey data,
offer a range of scales and plan types,
are competitively priced and easy to use,
offer dedicated customer service support, and
offer compliant plans for Scottish Planning and Building Standards applications.

Just click on one of the logos below to go to a partner site to create and purchase a plan.

	Why choose UK Planning Maps? Ordance Survey Location plans for your planning application. Preview free and download your plan Free paper copies with every order. Lowest prices online. Telephone helpline available 6 days a week for queries and orders.

	Why choose Nicolson Digital Ltd? Easy-to-use. Compliant plans for Planning and Building Standards Applications Free support for users. Competitievely priced. Ability to outline property.