View and comment on planning applications

View planning applications

Highland Council Public Access lets you easily view and track planning applications and related decisions.

Use the Public Access online tool to:

  • search for current and historical planning applications, appeals or enforcements
  • view application details and documents
  • comment on applications (registration required)
  • track progress and save searches (registration required)
  • receive notifications about updates (registration required)

Search planning applications

Ways to search

You can view and search planning applications on Highland Council Public Access without signing in.

  • basic search - enter a keyword, application reference, postcode or single line of address
  • advanced search - use a combination of filters and criteria to refine your search for more specific results
  • map search - explore planning information visually using an interactive map
  • property search - look up a particular property to see any planning applications associated with it

If an application has been withdrawn, no associated documents are visible.

How to use public access

Read our quick guide to public access for instructions on:

  • signing up
  • profile management of your account
  • how to search for applications
  • how to use the online planning tool

Page last modified: 18 December 2025

Public Access Technical Support

If you have any technical difficulties when using the Public Access online tool, report it to us online. To help us resolve the issue quicker, include screenshots, a description of what you were trying to do and the date and time of the issue.

Report an issue with Public Access