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What's the difference between outline and full planning permission?
Outline planning permission establishes the principle of development (is housing acceptable here?) while leaving specifics like layout and appearance to later applications. Full planning permission includes all details upfront. Outline is typically followed by 'reserved matters' applications that fill in the specifics.
What are 'reserved matters' in a planning application?
Details that an outline permission left to be approved later. There are five reserved matters: access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. They must usually be submitted within 3 years of the outline permission being granted.
How long does a planning decision for a new home take?
Statutory targets are 8 weeks for minor applications (1-9 dwellings) and 13 weeks for major applications (10+ dwellings), measured from the date the application is validated. Complex cases or appeals can take much longer.
Can I get email alerts for new homes planning applications anywhere in Scotland?
Yes. Click the "Set up alerts" button on this page and you'll get a daily (or weekly) email listing every new homes application submitted anywhere in Scotland. No need to pick a postcode or draw a map - pick the category once, choose your frequency, and we'll do the rest.
New Homes planning applications elsewhere
UK13,093 applicationsEngland10,730 applicationsScotland1,033 applications (this page)Wales514 applicationsNorthern Ireland816 applications
Other application types in Scotland
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1,075 applications
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3,984 applications
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927 applications
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404 applications
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238 applications
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330 applications
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349 applications
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412 applications
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231 applications
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113 applications
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463 applications
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773 applications
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708 applications
Data updated daily across Scotland's active councils.