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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 dates3,654Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,343 approved or refused records
51Refused applications
2,292 approved · 51 refused · 184 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Article 4 direction areasBoundary dataset not connected
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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
- Decided24/01453/PP
Alterations and upgrades to existing bothy and joiners workshop to create additional accommodation for estate
The Bothy Kilmelford Argyll And Bute
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01454/PP
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of replacement dwelling (amended design to planning permission 21/02636/PP)
Fonn Aline Aros Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01331/PAAGRI
Erection of agricultural shed
Land North East Of Curries Yard Port Ellen Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01459/PP
To construct a fence and use the land as curtilage of the shop unit at 19 East Princes Street
19 East Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9DL
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01460/TPO
Felling of Maple tree
32 Millig Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9PN
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01461/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and garage
Land South Of Taigh An Oisinn Mccaig Road Oban Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01462/PP
Change of use of delicatessen to licensed restaurant, painting of facade and formation of external seating area
24 East Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9DL
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01463/LIB
Alterations to delicatessen to form licensed restaurant including painting of facade and erection of signage
24 East Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9DL
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01464/PNFOR
Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement forestry building
Forestry Depot Cairnbaan Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8SQ
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01465/TPO
Proposed felling of Conifer tree
64 Campbell Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9QW
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01466/PP
Alterations and change of use of outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation with associated landscaping works and formation of new door opening to rear of dwellinghouse
Seabrae 3 Argyll Terrace Tobermory Isle Of Mull Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA75 6PB
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01429/PAWAY
Formation of forest track
Skipness Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01467/FELLIC
Felling Licence
Glencruitten Woodland Glencruitten Oban Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01469/PP
Demolition of existing timber shed and erection of new timber BBQ cabin with associated decking area (retrospective)
Flat 1 Burnside Cottage Glenburn Road Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA30 8EU
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01470/PPP
Site for the erection of 6 dwellinghouses
Land At Unit 1 And 2 Upper Riochan Inveraray Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01471/PP
Erection of security fencing and gates, siting of storage containers for use as a self storage facility, and poles for CCTV cameras
Site 14 Kilmory Industrial Estate Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RR
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01472/LIB
Installation of two signs to exterior of building
The Lodge 1 Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute PA23 7HH
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01473/LIB
Installation of sign to exterior of building
Castle House 5 Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute PA23 7HH
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Awaiting decision24/01474/PP
Partial change of use and conversion of 2 bedrooms to form 2 self catering apartments
Fairy Hill Croft Taynuilt Argyll And Bute PA35 1HP
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01475/PP
Repainting of exterior of guest house
Harbour Guest House 59 Main Street Tobermory Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA75 6NT
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01441/PAWAY
Formation of ATV track
Land North West Of Altagalvash Skipness Forest Skipness Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01479/PNAGRI
Erection of polytunnel
Barmolloch Kilmichael Glen Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8RJ
Received 13 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01480/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of vehicular access
Garden Ground Of Hazelwood Torwoodhill Road Rhu Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 13 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01481/PP
Change of use of land to form temporary works compound
Land Adjacent To Garelochhead Training Camp Garelochhead Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 13 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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