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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 dates3,674Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,359 approved or refused records
52Refused applications
2,307 approved · 52 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Awaiting decision24/01581/PP
Change of use from training centre to dwellinghouse (part retrospective)
Clubhouse Eilean Buidhe Craobh Haven Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8UA
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01582/PNPEAT
Peatland restoration scheme
Land East Of Loch Carn A Mhaoil Kintour Moss Ardtalla Estate Kildalton Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01583/PP
Restoration of victorian garden including replacement of patio, re-case and level out upper and lower steps, restore old pathway, installation of replacement fence/gates, erection of summer house and shed, formation of new patio areas and landscaping works (part retrospective)
Flat 3 108 Sinclair Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9QE
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01584/TELNOT
Installation of 0.3m dish at 27m and 0.6m dish at 15m along with ancillary equipment
CTI Oban Telecommunications Mast Glenshellach Road Oban Argyll And Bute
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01484/PAMFF
Replacement of 16 x 90m cages in 2 groups of 8 with 8 x 130m cages in 2 groups of 4. Installation of pole mounted top nets to replace the current hamster wheel
Scallastle Bay Fish Farm Craignure Isle Of Mull Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA65 6BA
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01588/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse, installation of sewage treatment plant and formation of vehicular access
Land South Of Cuilerstich House Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01589/PP
Erection of extension
Finlaggan Farm Ballygrant Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA45 7QT
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01590/PP
Demolition of existing dorran bungalow and erection of dwellinghouse
3 Achamor Cottage Crinan Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8SW
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01591/PP
Refurbishment and extensions to dwellinghouse, formation of additional on site parking, closure of 1 existing road access point and associated works
Ben Duirinnis House Bonawe Oban Argyll And Bute PA37 1RL
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01592/PP
Demolition of existing porch and erection of replacement front porch
12 Queen Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 9LG
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01593/AMSC
Approval of matters specified in conditions 1 to 7 relative to planning permission in principle reference 21/01286/PPP
Land West Of Starchmill Farm (Plot 3) Bridgend Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01594/PPP
Erection of accommodation units for a temporary period of 10 years
Cakebread Gardens Centre Soroba Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4HQ
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01595/PARAIL
Long term resilience of soil slope
Falls Of Cruachan Railway Station Lochawe Dalmally Argyll And Bute PA33 1AN
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01597/PP
Variation of condition 2 relative to planning permission reference 21/01925/PP for continued siting of marquee for a further 5 years
Harbour Amenity Area Garval Road Tarbert Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01599/FDP
Renewal of Long Term Forest Plan
Cnoc Odhar Forest Campbeltown Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01601/PNRAIL
Formation of temporary works compound
Lochawe Railway Station Car Park Lochawe Dalmally Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01602/FDP
Long Term Forest Plan
Homeston Woodland Campbeltown Argyll And Bute
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01605/LIB
Conversion from a bedsit to a one bedroom flat, replacement of external doors and installation of air source heat pump
24 Shore Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6BS
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01606/PPP
Site for the erection of dwellinghouse
Land North East Of Dalchenna Farm Inveraray Argyll And Bute
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01607/PP
Conversion from a bedsit to a one bedroom flat, replacement of external doors and installation of air source heat pump
24 Shore Street Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6BS
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01608/PP
Erection of agricultural store, water and electricity shed and combined toilet, shower and food store block. Temporary siting of shepherd's hut, 2 yurts and polycrub (part retrospective)
Land At Laggan Croft Port Ramsay Oban Isle Of Lismore Argyll And Bute
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01609/FDP
Long Term Forest Plan
Largybaan Woodland Campbeltown Argyll And Bute
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01610/FDP
Long Term Forest Plan
High Clachaig Forest Muasdale Argyll And Bute
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01612/PPP
Site for the erection of dwellinghouse
Land Adjacent To Lower Achachenna Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll And Bute
Received 2 Sept 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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