Do I need a building warrant Argyll and Bute?

A Building Warrant is generally required to be issued before starting any work. Argyll and Bute Building Standards utilise the current national BCIS figures to calculate the appropriate Building Warrant fee payable, per application.

Is planning permission required for internal alterations?

Generally, you don’t need to apply for planning permission for internal alterations, including removing internal walls. However, if you live in a listed building, you will need listed building consent for any significant works, internal or external.

What is outline planning permission Scotland?

The Application for Outline Planning Permission form is generally used to find out, at an early stage, whether or not a proposal is likely to be approved by the planning authority, before any substantial costs are incurred. This type of planning application allows fewer details about the proposal to be submitted.

What requires a building warrant in Scotland?

A building warrant is generally required to erect, alter, extend, convert or demolish a building. If you carry out work that requires a building warrant without first obtaining a warrant, you are committing an offence.

Do you need planning permission for internal alterations Scotland?

Any internal alterations carried out to flats will require Building Warrant approval.

Do you need planning permission to knock down an internal wall in Scotland?

If you are carrying out building work, such as knocking down a load bearing wall, you will need a warrant to ensure the work complies with regulations. However, you will also need a warrant even if you won’t be doing any actual building work.

Do you need architect for outline planning permission?

No. You are neither required by law to have an architect submit your planning application or design your home. In fact, anyone can put together a set of floorplans.

What do you not need planning permission for Scotland?

Planning permission is not needed for work that only affects the inside of a building. If it is a listed building, you may need listed building consent to make changes inside a building (see ‘Where can I get more information?’) .