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.
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............
Comment Form
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..........
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 ...............
Development Projects
This team aim to develop and implement projects and initiatives that promote the sustainable development of Argyll & Bute's economy. 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
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.
ePlanning
The Scottish Government's programme of work aimed at modernising the Planning System
LocalView
Welcome to our LocalView online mapping system. LocalView helps you to easily find properties, council services and information.
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.
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.
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.