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Argyll and Bute
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Argyll and Bute. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates3,644Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,333 approved or refused records
50Refused applications
2,283 approved · 50 refused · 184 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Aug 2021 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building StandardsContact planning Contact PlanningLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-Application GuidanceConservation areas Conservation Areas
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.maki@argyll-bute.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning.olandi@argyll-bute.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning.bandc@argyll-bute.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning.handl@argyll-bute.gov.ukCouncil source
- General council enquiries+441546605522Council source
- General council enquiries+447860064682Council source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas33 mapped area records
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
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- Decided21/01584/PP
Erection of hotel
Land At The Car Park Shore Street Oban Argyll And Bute
Received 2 Aug 2021 - Decided21/02415/PP
Alterations to fenestration to include; formation of new openings, installation of 2no dormer windows, replace 2no dormer windows and change of use from storage and office to form staff residential accommodation (HMO)
15 Main Street East Inveraray Argyll And Bute PA32 8TP
Received 12 Nov 2021 - Decided21/02416/LIB
Internal and external alterations including formation of new openings, installation of 2no dormer windows and replace 2no dormer windows to facilitate staff accommodation (sui-generis)
15 Main Street East Inveraray Argyll And Bute PA32 8TP
Received 12 Nov 2021 - Decided21/02519/PP
Engineering works to enable site remediation and associated restoration of land
Former Rothesay Gasworks Site Cottonmill Lane Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9BZ
Received 29 Nov 2021 - Decided22/02151/PP
Formation of hard standing for timber stacking and relocation of rock to form small causeway and interface with floating linkspan and barge
Land Approx 640 Metres West Of Dererach Pennyghael Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 31 Oct 2022 - Decided22/02296/PP
Erection of 4 dwellinghouses
Land At 20 Hunter Street Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute
Received 15 Nov 2022 - Decided23/00158/AMSC
Approval of matters specified in conditions 1-8 relative to planning permission in principle reference 19/00062/PPP (Site for the erection dwellinghouse)
Land North Of Sealladh Carrachan Tobermory Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 31 Jan 2023 - Decided23/00611/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse with attached garage, installation of sewage treatment plant and formation of vehicular access/parking
Land North West Of Moorburn Glenegedale Lotts Lotts Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Received 24 Mar 2023 - Decided23/01450/PP
Change of use from bed and breakfast/hotel to dwellinghouse
Foxholes Country Hotel Lerags Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4SE
Received 26 Jul 2023 - Decided23/01809/PP
Demolition of dwellinghouse and erection of two dwellinghouses
Land At Former Achnaglach Cottage Campbeltown Road Tarbert Argyll And Bute
Received 13 Sept 2023 - Decided23/02012/PP
Erection of decking (retrospective)
12 Etive Gardens Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4JP
Received 13 Oct 2023 - Unknown23/02379/NMA
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/01248/PP (Erection of dwellinghouse, installation of sewage treatment plant, air source heat pump and formation of access) various amendments
Land South Of Keppoch Farm Kilberry Argyll And Bute
Received 13 Dec 2023 - Awaiting decision24/11111/PP
Test Application - Public Access 3.5
West Ridge Campbeltown Road Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6SX
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decided24/00449/PP
Change of use of shepherds hut to form holiday accommodation
Bracora Benderloch Oban Argyll And Bute PA37 1QS
Received 7 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00545/PP
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of extension to dwellinghouse
28 Kildonan Drive Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9SA
Received 21 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00672/PP
Proposed replacement of outdoor 33kV switchgear and erection of high palisade fence (restrospective)
Electricity Sub Station Glen Fruin Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 11 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00906/PP
Erection of 2x polytunnels for horticultural use, combined toolstore and composting toilet, covered gazebo and cycle rack
King George V Park Park Road Ardrishaig Argyll And Bute
Received 17 May 2024 - Decided24/00914/PP
Proposed Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) pond and formation of part of an access track
Land Approximately 2.5 Km South West Of Cladich Argyll And Bute
Received 20 May 2024 - Decided24/00923/PP
Installation of replacement windows and roof covering
The Manse Southend Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6RQ
Received 20 May 2024 - Decided24/00924/LIB
Installation of replacement windows and roof covering
The Manse Southend Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6RQ
Received 20 May 2024 - Decided24/00974/PPP
Renewal of planning permission in principle reference 20/00301/PPP (Site for the erection of dwellinghouse)
Land West Of Brae Head Rockfield Road Tobermory Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/00989/PP
Temporary incoming workers accommodation site (area 10) to facilitate construction of national electricity transmission infrastructureincluding parking, social block, permanent service connections and associatedinfrastructure.
Kilmory Business Park Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8AR
Received 30 May 2024 - Decided24/00992/PPP
Site for the erection of dwellinghouse
Land North East Of Askival Tobermory Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 30 May 2024 - Decided24/01002/PPP
Site for the erection of 2 dwellinghouses
Land North Of Carrick Cemetery Tarbert Argyll And Bute
Received 31 May 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Argyll and Bute, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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