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Planning application documents: what to read first
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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 dates3,651Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,340 approved or refused records
51Refused applications
2,289 approved · 51 refused · 184 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
More application records
- Decided24/01382/MFF
Replace existing 10 x 120m circumference pens with 6 x 160m circumference pens (moving the site centre 79m east) and siting of existing feed barge in a different location
Carradale North Fish Farm Carradale Kibrannan Sound Argyll And Bute
Received 25 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01386/PP
Erection of garden shed
The Old Police House Main Street Port Charlotte Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA48 7TL
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01388/LIB
Erection of garden shed
The Old Police House Main Street Port Charlotte Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA48 7TL
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01389/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and detached double garage, installation of sewage treatment plant and formation of vehicular access
Land South Of Fernbank Rahane Argyll And Bute
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01390/PP
Installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels, erection of substation and formation of turning area
Inver Estate Craighouse Isle Of Jura Argyll And Bute
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01395/LIB
Alterations to bank facade
Bank Of Scotland 9 Longrow South Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6AH
Received 29 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01396/PP
Erection of SBCIC bird hide to facilitate public viewing of wildlife
Land East Of Teddys Pond Balvicar Oban Isle Of Seil Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01405/NMA
Non Material Amendment relative to Planning Permission 22/02512/PP - Formation of a service layby and site to accommodate pressure release valves as part of the first-time public water supply to Bridge of Orchy - Additional chambers, increase in type 1 area, increase in embankment
Land West Of 1 Station Brae Station Road Bridge Of Orchy Argyll And Bute
Received 30 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01410/PP
Alterations to fenestration and formation of inverted terrace
Braeside Mill Lane Glenoran Road Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8JU
Received 31 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01412/PP
Alterations and extension to byre (most recently used as storage/studio space) to form dwellinghouse
Eader Luban Craighouse Isle Of Jura Argyll And Bute PA60 7XZ
Received 31 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01424/PP
Erection of sun lounge and installation of roof mounted solar panels
Morar Lodge 54 Glasgow Street And Annex At 29 Millig Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9NS
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01427/PP
Installation of foul water treatment plant
Lochnell Arms Hotel North Connel Oban Argyll And Bute PA37 1RP
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01428/PP
Alterations and extension to distribution depot
Unit 15B Crannog Lane Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4HB
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01430/PPP
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of access
Plot 1 Land Adjacent To Little Crags Calgary Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01431/PPP
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of access
Plot 2 Land Adjacent To Little Crags Calgary Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01432/PPP
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of access
Plot 3 Land Adjacent To Little Crags Calgary Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01433/AMSC
Approval of matters specified in conditions 1 to 7 relative to planning permission in principle reference 21/01284/PPP (Site for the erection of dwellinghouse)
Land West Of Starchmill Farm (Plot 2) Bridgend Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01434/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of vehicular access (amended design to planning permission 23/00482/PP)
Heatherfield Albert Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5EJ
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01435/PP
Demolition of existing conservatory, installation of new glazing windows, doors and 4 roof lanterns, erection of new deck area, and internal alterations
Cairnbaan Hotel Cairnbaan Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8SQ
Received 5 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01436/PP
Installation of air source heat pump
3 Leacainn Terrace Furnace Inveraray Argyll And Bute PA32 8XS
Received 2 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01439/LIB
Demolition of existing conservatory, installation of new glazing windows, doors and 4 roof lanterns, erection of decking, and internal alterations
Cairnbaan Hotel Cairnbaan Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8SQ
Received 6 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01442/PPP
Site for the erection of dwellinghouse
Land North Of An Doire Bheag Barbreck Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute
Received 6 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01451/LIB
Removal of existing paint from all stonework of entrance wall, front door of store to be stripped and repainted black. No work proposed to wrought iron gates, store window or rear door
Ascog Mansions Ascog Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9EU
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01452/CLWP
Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) for alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Lindsaig Mill Kilfinan Tighnabruaich Argyll And Bute PA21 2EP
Received 7 Aug 2024
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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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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