Planning and the Environment
We are committed to harnessing development opportunities, improving the economic well being of Argyll and Bute and ensuring development takes place in a sustainable manner. This section also contains information regarding the environment in general and environmental health issues, such as Food Safety, Health and Safety at Work and Public Health Issues.
Agriculture
Argyll and Bute Council plays an active role in the development and support of the Agriculture industry in Argyll.
Argyll and Bute Council plays an active role in the development and support of the Agriculture industry in Argyll.
Animal welfare and pest control
Animal welfare
Animal welfare
Aquaculture
Planning permission is required for all new aquaculture developments, change of use of and alterations to existing approved sites. Click here to find out more about applying for planning permission for an aquaculture development.
Planning permission is required for all new aquaculture developments, change of use of and alterations to existing approved sites. Click here to find out more about applying for planning permission for an aquaculture development.
Building Standards
Building Standards ensure the safety, health and welfare of people in and around buildings. This largely involves processing building warrants and completion certificates. If you are thinking of carrying out building works, click here for more information on the building warrant process............
Building Standards ensure the safety, health and welfare of people in and around buildings. This largely involves processing building warrants and completion certificates. If you are thinking of carrying out building works, click here for more information on the building warrant process............
Comment Form
Planning and Building Standards - Please give us your feedback on our service
Planning and Building Standards - Please give us your feedback on our service
Development Management
The Development Management team regulate the development and use of land. This mainly involves the processing of planning applications, monitoring of development as it takes place and issuing enforcement actions where necessary. Click here to find out more about the planning process in Argyll & Bute..........
The Development Management team regulate the development and use of land. This mainly involves the processing of planning applications, monitoring of development as it takes place and issuing enforcement actions where necessary. Click here to find out more about the planning process in Argyll & Bute..........
Development Policy
The Development Policy team deals with the Strategic Structure Plan and the detailed Local Plan for Argyll & Bute. Click here to find out more ...............
The Development Policy team deals with the Strategic Structure Plan and the detailed Local Plan for Argyll & Bute. Click here to find out more ...............
Environment
This section covers issues such as Agriculture, Air Quality, Animals, Environmental Health, Marine and Coastal Development, Invasive Weeds, Outdoor Access, Recycling, Kerbside Recycling, Renewable Energy and Refuse and Rubbish Collections, Burials and Crematoria
This section covers issues such as Agriculture, Air Quality, Animals, Environmental Health, Marine and Coastal Development, Invasive Weeds, Outdoor Access, Recycling, Kerbside Recycling, Renewable Energy and Refuse and Rubbish Collections, Burials and Crematoria
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Service deals with issues that affect the quality of everyday life. They cover areas such as Food Safety, Public Health, Health and Safety at Work, Pollution and Public Health and Housing.
The Environmental Health Service deals with issues that affect the quality of everyday life. They cover areas such as Food Safety, Public Health, Health and Safety at Work, Pollution and Public Health and Housing.
ePlanning
The Scottish Government's programme of work aimed at modernising the Planning System
The Scottish Government's programme of work aimed at modernising the Planning System
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about using Argyll and Bute's Planning Services
Frequently Asked Questions about using Argyll and Bute's Planning Services
LocalView
Welcome to our LocalView online mapping system. LocalView helps you to easily find properties, council services and information.
Welcome to our LocalView online mapping system. LocalView helps you to easily find properties, council services and information.
Modernisation of the Planning System
A guide to the changes in the processing, assessing and deciding of Planning and related applications
A guide to the changes in the processing, assessing and deciding of Planning and related applications
Online Planning and Building Standards Application Information
View information on Planning and Building Standards Applications
View information on Planning and Building Standards Applications
Outdoor Access
Argyll and Bute has a beautiful and varied landscape, with a variety of routes for all abilities. You can take a family cycle ride alongside the Crinan Canal, scale the lofty heights of Ben Cruachan or wander across the sandy beaches on the Isle of Tiree.
Argyll and Bute has a beautiful and varied landscape, with a variety of routes for all abilities. You can take a family cycle ride alongside the Crinan Canal, scale the lofty heights of Ben Cruachan or wander across the sandy beaches on the Isle of Tiree.
Planning - Advice and Guidance (The Argyll and Bute Design Guide)
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Sustainable Design Guidance for all new housing development taking place within Argyll and Bute. This Guide provides information and guidance on good quality, sustainable and contemporary building design and where appropriate innovative solution, suited to the distinctive landscapes, towns and villages of Argyll and Bute.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Sustainable Design Guidance for all new housing development taking place within Argyll and Bute. This Guide provides information and guidance on good quality, sustainable and contemporary building design and where appropriate innovative solution, suited to the distinctive landscapes, towns and villages of Argyll and Bute.
Planning - policies, advice and service levels
Includes the Planning & Regulatory Services' current Work Plan (this covers Development Management, Building Standards, Development Policy, Environmental Health and Trading Standards), and performance information on how well the service is delivered to the public
Includes the Planning & Regulatory Services' current Work Plan (this covers Development Management, Building Standards, Development Policy, Environmental Health and Trading Standards), and performance information on how well the service is delivered to the public
Planning Services Handbook
A guide to the Planning and Regulations Service and what it can offer you in Argyll and Bute
A guide to the Planning and Regulations Service and what it can offer you in Argyll and Bute
PROPOSAL TO MODIFY THE LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK DESIGNATION, TRANSITIONAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2002
The Scottish Ministers propose to modify The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Designation, Transitional and Consequential Provisions (Scotland) Order 2002 (the Designation Order) so as to reduce the size of its membership to take account of the recommendations of the National Parks Review and to make a technical change regarding delegation arrangements for the exercise of planning functions.
The Scottish Ministers propose to modify The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Designation, Transitional and Consequential Provisions (Scotland) Order 2002 (the Designation Order) so as to reduce the size of its membership to take account of the recommendations of the National Parks Review and to make a technical change regarding delegation arrangements for the exercise of planning functions.
Recycling and Waste
Information on Refuse Collection Services and recycling
Information on Refuse Collection Services and recycling
Regeneration Projects
Argyll and Bute Council is committed to the development and regeneration of Argyll and Bute, as a beautiful and prosperous place to live, work and visit. Our regeneration projects are a real and sustainable way to invest in the future of our area, and enhance our physical environment.
Argyll and Bute Council is committed to the development and regeneration of Argyll and Bute, as a beautiful and prosperous place to live, work and visit. Our regeneration projects are a real and sustainable way to invest in the future of our area, and enhance our physical environment.
Sustainable Design Awards
The Argyll and Bute Sustainable Design Awards are intended to recognise, promote and celebrate examples of exceptional design quality within both an urban and rural context across the whole of the Argyll and Bute Council Planning Area.
The Argyll and Bute Sustainable Design Awards are intended to recognise, promote and celebrate examples of exceptional design quality within both an urban and rural context across the whole of the Argyll and Bute Council Planning Area.
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