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Guide to types of planning permission

A list of the different types of planning permission.

Guide to types of planning permission, read more

Short term lets

Guidance relating to the planning implications of short term lets

Short term lets, read more

Planning and Environment

Building Standards

Guidance on development

Residents and Businesses encouraged to help continue to shape possible Masterplan Consent Area at Essich Road, Inverness

10 Feb 2026

Following a previous event on Monday 19 January, the local community is being encouraged to take part in further engagement on a possible Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) at Essich Road, Inverness

North and South Planning Applications Committees (18/19 February) cancelled

27 Jan 2026

The joint meeting of North and South Planning Applications Committees on 18 and 19 February is cancelled.

​​​​​​​Community Invited to Have Their Say on Possible Proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area at Embo

14 Jan 2026

The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo.

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