Our planning enforcement service handles unauthorised building works and planning control breaches. To check if the necessary permissions have been obtained, start by searching the property before completing the online form. This helps us allocate resources effectively if further action is needed.
You can search planning permission or building warrants on the Public Access Portal.
Often, no formal planning permission or building warrant is needed for developments considered to be:
- permitted development under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended) (point 4)
- permitted under Section 0.3 and 0.5 of the Building Standards Technical handbook 2019 (domestic)
Reporting works
If you still have any concerns about the development or use of land or buildings after making the above checks, you can report an issue online.
Note: no reply will be given to general questions.
Enforcement register
- You can view enforcement cases from 2012 onwards using our online server, which allows you to search by keyword, reference number, postcode or address.
- For details of enforcement notices prior to 2012 view the enforcement register which contains a list of addresses where there has been a breach of planning control.