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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 dates3,684Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,367 approved or refused records
53Refused applications
2,314 approved · 53 refused · 186 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided24/01690/PP
Erection of 2 short term holiday lets, installation of soakaways and formation of access
Land North Of Crubasdale Farm Muasdale Tarbert Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01691/PPP
Site for proposed mixed use development comprising of retail, hot food retail and short term holiday let apartments
105-109 Argyll Street (Former Price Wise Site) Dunoon Argyll And Bute PA23 7DH
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01692/TPO
Proposed felling of Cypress tree, Spruce tree and Ash tree
12 Crichton Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9JR
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01693/PP
Alterations to existing dwellinghouse and alterations to existing garage/garden buildings to provide studio/garden room
23 Shore Street Port Wemyss Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA47 7ST
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01695/TELNOT
Installation of 2x 8m light poles
Land Opposite 29 And 41 Old Luss Road Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01232/PAAGRI
Erection of agricultural shed
Rehmor Croft Bunessan Isle Of Mull Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA67 6DL
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01696/PP
Installation of replacement windows and door
Rhu House Rhu Road Port Charlotte Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA48 7TP
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01544/PAAGRI
Erection of agricultural shed
Faolainn Ardtun Isle Of Mull Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute PA67 6DH
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01697/NMA
Non material amendment to Planning Permission 20/01190/PP (Conversion of garage into dwellinghouse, erection of two storey extension and installation of air source heat pump) Change to open Balcony and change to timber cladding instead of roughcast
Garden Ground Of Torwood House Torwoodhill Road Rhu Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01698/LIB
Erection of 2 staff accommodation buildings
Dungallan House Hotel Gallanach Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4PD
Received 13 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01699/PP
Erection of 2 staff accommodation buildings
Dungallan House Hotel Gallanach Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4PD
Received 13 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01700/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and self-contained dwelling with studio, installation of septic tank and air source heat pumps, and formation of new vehicular access
Land West Of Kilona Isle Of Iona Argyll And Bute
Received 13 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01701/PP
Erection of BBQ hut, lean-to potting shed, garage, water treatment plant shed, 2 polytunnels, hen run/coop and fruit cage (retrospective)
Croit Dobhrain Kilnaughton The Oa Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA42 7AX
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01702/CONAC
Complete demolition of outbuildings
23 Shore Street Port Wemyss Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA47 7ST
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01703/LIB
Demolition of chimney and erection of replacement chimney
53/54 Mountstuart Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9EB
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Awaiting decision24/01704/PP
Retention of chalet for use as a dwellinghouse including temporary short term holiday let (part retrospective)
Kelpie Craobh Haven Lochgilphead Argyll And Bute PA31 8UA
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01705/PP
Extension to existing building and upgrade to form domestic accommodation, formation of new surfaced access track, parking and new private wastewater treatment system
Garden Ground Of Caol Ruadh Colintraive Argyll And Bute PA22 3AR
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01706/R62HRA
Long term resilience of soil slope
Falls Of Cruachan Railway Station Lochawe Dalmally Argyll And Bute PA33 1AN
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01708/LIB
Renovation of hotel roof with Spanish slate and a like for like replacement of rain water goods
Perle Oban Hotel Station Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5RT
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01709/PP
Renovation of hotel roof with Spanish slate and a like for like replacement of rain water goods
Perle Oban Hotel Station Road Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 5RT
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01710/PP
Installation of dormer windows, rooflights and replacement door
2 Braeside Cottage Shore Road Cove Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0LY
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01711/PP
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission reference 21/01679/PP (Erection of new community hub to replace the former pavilion, relocation of play area, new road and parking, increased motorhome parking, construction of new toilet/shower block, addition of storage containers and temporary change of use to facilitate hot food takeaway van) amendment to drainage and water supply
Port Ellen Playing Fields Land Adjacent To Filling Station Charlotte Street Port Ellen Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01712/PP
Erection of accommodation ancillary to main dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank
Slatrach Farm Kerrera Argyll And Bute PA34 4SX
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Decided24/01713/PP
Erection of detached building to facilitate a shed, car port and covered outdoor area
Belmont Kirkton Road Cardross Dumbarton Argyll And Bute G82 5PN
Received 17 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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