Submit a planning application online
eDevelopment.scot is a free online service provided by the Scottish Government. It allows you to prepare and submit applications for:
- planning permission
- building warrants
- appeals
- and more, directly to your authority
Getting started
To use the ePlanning services, you must first create an account on eDevelopment.scot.
Once registered, you can use the platform with a login.
Visit eDevelopment.scot for help and guidance
Drawing and supporting information will be required upon submission - use our Guide to types of permission and checklists to make sure you include all the required information when you apply.
What you can apply for
You can submit the following applications through the portal:
- planning permission
- householder application
- listed building consent
- conservation area consent
- advertisement consent
- tree works
- prior notification and approval
- certificate of lawfulness – existing use
- certificate of lawfulness – proposed use
- notice of review
- appeals against refusals and other decisions
- appeals notice
- post submission additional documents
How we use your information and our redaction policy
If you need help choosing the right form, you can use the eDevelopment portal 'Which Form?' Wizard.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in planning applications
You may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help prepare your planning application and supporting information. Our guidance explains what you should tell us when AI has been used to create or substantially change any part of your planning submission.
Read about AI in planning applications
Why use eDevelopment?
Submitting your application online is the most efficient method. Benefits include:
- faster processing, meaning that decisions can also be made faster
- download a copy of your application and receive a confirmation email when it is submitted
- secure online payment for your application
- organisation accounts for professional users to view and edit each user proposal
- easy document uploads
- shared access for agents, clients and team members