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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 dates3,700Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,380 approved or refused records
54Refused applications
2,326 approved · 54 refused · 187 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided24/01826/NMA
Amendments to 22/01451/PP to include change of materials, addition of raised deck/balcony, changes to fenestration.
Allt Na Criche Strachur Cairndow Argyll And Bute PA27 8BY
Received 4 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01827/NMA
Non material amendment relative to Planning Permission 22/00079/PP Erection of dwellinghouse - Change of external wall finish from Cedral fibre cement to natural Scot Larch. Change of windows from timber Aluclad to uPVC.Omission of rear extension. Internal alterations to layout and external alterations to windows to suit revised layout.
Plot 2 North West Of Hill House Arduaine Argyll And Bute
Received 4 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01830/PP
Change of use of land to form additional garden ground
Land Adjacent To The Cottage Clachan Tarbert Argyll And Bute PA29 6XL
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01832/PP
Alterations and change of use of shop to form self catering accommodation
Alexander Gillespie Church Square Inveraray Argyll And Bute PA32 8TX
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01834/TPO
Proposed felling of Spruce tree
38 West Argyle Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8DD
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01835/FDP
Amendment to land management plan
Cruach Tairbeirt Argyll And Bute
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01838/PP
Erection of dwellinghouse and formation of vehicular access
Garden Ground Of Achnamara Little Aiden Road Kilcreggan Helensburgh Argyll And Bute
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01839/LIB
Installation of new boiler flue and retention of existing louvre (retrospective)
Sheriff Court House George Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute PA23 8BQ
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01840/PP
Variation of conditions 1, 2, 3 and 6 relative to planning permission reference 22/01588/PP (Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and 3 summerhouses, installation of 3 sewage treatment tanks and formation of vehicular access) amended access and passing place
Land North East Of Hollybush Cottage East St Catherines Cairndow Argyll And Bute
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01841/PP
Change of use of land for the siting of 1 glamping pod for overnight guest use, formation of vehicular access/parking and associated works
Land At Oskamull Farmhouse Ulva Ferry Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Awaiting decision24/01842/PP
Change of use from residential flat to short term holiday let (sui generis)
Flat Ground/2 Urybank Shore Road Cove Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0LR
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01844/SCREEN
Screening Opinion for proposed whisky distillery and visitor centre with associated infrastructure
Land At Inveraray Castle Estate Inveraray Argyll And Bute
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01845/PP
Formation of dormer
Feolin Portincaple Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 0EU
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01846/PP
Formation of earthbank slurry lagoon
Meikle Kilchattan Kingarth Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9NS
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01848/PP
Erection of extension to form office and welfare facilities
Oakview Workshop Taynuilt Argyll And Bute PA35 1HW
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01849/PP
Erection of 6 dwellinghouses, installation of sewage treatment plants and formation of 2 vehicular accesses
Land West Of Komani Aros Mains Aros Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01673/PAWAY
Formation of loading bay/turning area
Inverchorachan Wood Cairndow Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01851/TELNOT
Installation of 8m light wooden pole
Killiechronan Farm Killiechronan Isle Of Mull Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01853/FDP
Amendment to land management plan
Eredine Woodland East Lochaweside Argyll And Bute
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01854/PNWAY
Formation of forest track
Glassary Woodland Kilmichael Glassary Argyll And Bute
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01855/PNWAY
Formation of Forest ATV Tracks
Skipness Forest Skipness Argyll And Bute
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01856/PP
Alterations and change of use of first floor annexe accommodation to form holiday let
Home Farm Glencruitten Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4QB
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01857/CLAWU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) for installation of replacement windows and flat roof covering
29A Colquhoun Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8UX
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01858/PP
Conversion of garage to form new bedroom, shower room and kitchen with dining area
Ardveich Appin Argyll And Bute PA38 4BA
Received 10 Oct 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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