Only the applicant has the right to appeal
As the applicant, you can appeal when a planning application has been:
- refused
- approved but has had conditions placed on it that you don't agree with
- not determined within a set time
Depending on the circumstances of the application, you have the right either to:
- an appeal to Scottish Ministers
Where your application was determined by committee, you can make an appeal to Scottish Ministers. Further information is available at the Planning and Environment Appeals Division.
- a review by our Local Review Body
Where your application was determined by an appointed officer under our Scheme of Delegation you can request a review of the decision. To make a request for a review, you should complete the Notice of Review form using the 'post submission additional documents' option.
A fee has been introduced for both Local Review Body (LRB) and Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) appeals. As the fee can vary, we recommend using the Planning Fee Calculator to determine the applicable amount. More information on fees for local reviews and appeals is available from the Scottish Government.
The letter accompanying your decision notice will confirm whether you should submit an appeal or request a review.
Please be aware that both your appeal or review request and the relevant fee must be submitted within three months of the date of the decision.
To avoid missing this statutory deadline, we strongly encourage you to submit your appeal or review as early as possible. Unfortunately, if your request or fee is received after the three-month period, it cannot be considered.
There are no Third Party Rights of Appeal against a decision of the council.
More information and advice on planning appeals, including information on how to appeal is available online from the Scottish Government and from Planning Aid Scotland.
Planning Aid Scotland is an independent charity that offers free, impartial and confidential planning advice, provided by staff and volunteers all of whom are chartered planners. Visit the Planning Aid Scotland website for more information.
