Demolition requirements
Demolition of buildings and walls within Conservation Areas will require Conservation Area Consent unless exempt.
Exemptions within Conservation Areas
Exemptions include:
- buildings under 115 cubic metres
- gates, walls, fences, or railings less than 1m high near roads or open spaces
- gates, walls, fences, or railings less than 2m high (if not near roads or open spaces)
- temporary buildings (except for mining operations)
- industrial buildings built since 1914
- buildings where demolition is authorized by Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Acts, or Housing (Scotland) Acts
Exemptions outwith Conservation Areas
Demolition of buildings outside Conservation Areas will reqiure Prior Notification unless exempt under Class 70 of the General Permitted Development (Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended).
Making an application
Applications can be made online.
A "which form?" wizard and planning fee calculator are available on the national eplanning website.
Development Management
Processing of planning applications, and advice on the need for planning permission
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