Planning appeals and reviews
In certain circumstances you (or an agent working on your behalf) have the right to challenge the decision on your planning application.
Criteria for appeals and reviews
You can request an appeal or review in one of the following situations:
- we refuse an application
- we approve an application subject to conditions you feel are unreasonable
- we have not made a decision within the set statutory time period
There are strict time limits for submitting an appeal or review. This is normally within 3 months of the decision date, your decision notice will include exact details.
Objectors
There's no right of appeal or review if you objected to an application. However, you can seek a judicial review through the Court of Session if you feel we've erred in law. This court is unable to reconsider the planning merits of the case.
Request an appeal or review
The process depends on the type of development and how it was decided. Our letters to you include details of the appeal and review process.
Development type | Process | Submit a request |
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Local | Local Review Body Decisions are reviewed by a panel of councillors from the Planning Applications Committee.
| - Submit a Notice of Review online - |
Local | Scottish Ministers
Appeals are considered by a reporter from the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division. | |
Major | ||
National |
Appeal or review decisions are final but can be challenged through a judicial review.