What is a notice of review
If you are unhappy with our decision on your planning application, the decision notice that you received from our planning service will indicate which one of the following options you must take to lodge an appeal:
- Apply for a review of the decision by our Planning Review Body
- The Review body can only determine reviews of local scale applications determined (or not determined in the prescribed period) by planning officers
- Appealing the decision to Scottish Ministers through the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA)
- The DPEA has no remit to determine cases that should be reviewed by the Planning Review Body.
If you are unsure whether or not you should be appealing to the DPEA or applying for a review through us, you should check the notes on your decision notice or contact the planning office who will deal with your enquiry as a matter of urgency.
On 9 June 2025 the Scottish Government introduced fees for reviews to our Planning Review Body and appeals to the Scottish Ministers.