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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 dates3,680Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,364 approved or refused records
53Refused applications
2,311 approved · 53 refused · 186 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided24/01652/PP
Roofing repairs, chimney removal, leadwork, window and external door replacement and general improvement works
Skipness Village Hall Skipness Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6XT
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01655/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and associated works
Plot South Of Thundergay Cullipool Isle Of Luing Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01656/LIB
Erection of extension, relocation of air source heat pump and alterations
Colonsay And Oronsay Parish Church Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay Argyll And Bute PA61 7YW
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01657/ADV
Erection of 2x car park signs, 2x interpretation signs and 1x wayfinding sign (non-illuminated) (retrospective)
The Eggshed Chalmers Street Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA30 8DX
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01658/PP
Construction of 370kW run-of-river hydro electric scheme incorporating screened intake structure, buried pipeline, powerhouse andoutfall structure
Allt Teanga Brideig Uluvat Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01659/PPP
Site for the erection of dwellinghouse
Garden Ground Of Ruaig Fairfield Gardens Kilcreggan Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01660/NMA
Non material amendment relative to Planning Permission 20/00047/PP - (Erection of commercial extension to dwellinghouse for use as covered dining accommodation for customers of the adjacent restaurant)
Skipness House Skipness Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6XU
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01661/PP
Erection of 4 dwellinghouses and associated works
Plots 6,7,8 And 8A Black Crofts North Connel Argyll And Bute
Received 6 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01663/PP
Change of use and alterations to existing hot food takeaway premises to provide additional hotel bedrooms
2 And 2A Old Luss Road Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 7BH
Received 6 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01665/FDP
Amendment to Long Term Forestry Plan
Glen Forsa Forest Craignure Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 6 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01666/NMA
Non material amendment to planning permission 16/01156/PP (Alterations and erection of extensions) Omission of ground floor and first floor extension
Cromalt 148 East Clyde Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 7AX
Received 6 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01668/SCOPE
Scoping Opinion for Wind Farm Proposal
Deucheran Hill Tayinloan Argyll And Bute
Received 6 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01671/ADV
Installation of 4 x fascia signs (non-illuminated)
59 Sinclair Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8TG
Received 9 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01673/PNWAY
Formation of loading bay/turning area
Balure Woodland Cairndow Glenfyne Argyll And Bute
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01674/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse, installation of sewage treatment plant and formation of access
Land North East Of Glenacardoch Farm Glenbarr Tarbert Argyll And Bute
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01675/PP
Alterations and extension to ancillary accommodation and formation of driveway
152 East Princes Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 7DN
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01677/PP
Formation of extended vehicular access track
Existing Access Track Off A844 At Kilwhinleck Land West Of Loch Dhu South Of Rothesay Isle Of Bute
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Awaiting decision24/01678/MIN
Periodic Review of Mineral Planning Permission (Determination of conditions to which Mineral Permission is to be subject - ROMP First Review) for the determination of conditions in respect of Section 96 of the Environment Act 1995 - Previous Reference: DM101
Calliburn West Quarry Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6NX
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Awaiting decision24/01679/MIN
Periodic Review of Mineral Planning Permission (Determination of conditions to which Mineral Permission is to be subject - ROMP First Review) for Winning and Working of Minerals - Previous Reference: DM2/85
East Calliburn Quarry Campbeltown Argyll And Bute PA28 6NX
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Awaiting decision24/01681/PP
Application under Section 42 to Vary Condition 2 of Planning Permission 98/00597/DET (Erection of 46 wind turbines and associated infrastructure) - to extend the operational lifespan for an additional 6 years to 2034
Beinn An Tuirc Windfarm Bellochantuy Campbeltown Argyll And Bute
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01683/TELNOT
Installation of 3 x 9m light wooden poles
Ardmaddy Clachan Seil Argyll And Bute
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01686/ADV
Erection of 6 (illuminated and non illuminated) signs
5 - 7 John Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8BA
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01688/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and garage
Land At Former Ardencairn Rhu Road Higher Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01689/PPP
Renewal of planning permission in principle reference 20/02174/PPP (Site for the erection of dwellinghouse)
Land South Of Rudha Breac Colintraive Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Sept 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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