Building Standards Application Forms
If you are thinking about erecting a new building, altering or extending an existing building, converting a building or even demolishing a building, you will require a Building Warrant.
A Building Warrant is generally required to be issued before starting any work. Your Warrant will be granted if the work you propose meets the Building Standards Regulations for compliance with the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.
Please remember it is an offence to start work for which a Warrant is required - before obtaining the Warrant. If a Warrant is not obtained, this could lead to difficulties in acceptance of a certificate of completion and in selling your property. It is strongly recommended that applicants should seek professional advice regarding their project.
There are some cases where works are exempt from building warrant, but you should check this with your local Building Standards Officer before starting your project. Please remember that Building Warrant is separate from Planning Consent, or any other consents you may require.
Should you have a query regarding building standards please contact the team in the area where your project is located and they will be able to offer assistance and advice.
You can also find good advice from the Scottish Building Standards Agency and in the Planning Services Handbook.
Application forms can be downloaded by clicking the links below or calling in at your local Area Planning & Building Standards Office.
PLEASE NOTE: Forms are divided into two sections, each of which cover different legislation. For Building Warrants issued pre May 2005 the forms marked '1959 Legislation' should be used. And for all works post May 2005, the forms marked '2003 legislation' should be used.
If at any time during the period of your warrant you need to alter the project - by deviating from your approvals - you will need to apply to amend your Building Warrant.
If at any time during the period of your warrant you need to alter the project - by deviating from your approvals - you will need to apply to amend your Building Warrant.
This form should be completed for warrants approved before 01/05/05, together with the form below - Compliance Certificate for Electrical Installation.
If you have completed your works in accordance with your approved plans - but have not obtained a Completion Certificate, then click here.
If you have, or a previous owner has, carried out unauthorised work to your house prior to 1 May 2005 please use this form...
If you need to occupy your building before you have been issued with a completion certificate then you will need to complete this form.
If you need to occupy your building before you have been issued with a completion certificate then you will need to complete this form.
Your building warrant is valid for a period of three years. If you do not complete your works during this period you will need to apply to extend the period of validity of your warrant. If you find yourself in this position your application should be made within the three year period of your original warrant.
If you would like to apply for a Building Warrant click here.
If you have completed your works in accordance with your approved plans but have not had a Completion Certificate - Submission accepted then please use this form.
If you wish to certify that your electrical installation complies with the Building Standards Regulations 1990 and the Building Warrant.
Submission of a Completion Certificate where no Building Warrant was obtained for work which required a Building Warrant.
Licensing Certificate Application form
