Before you can begin to build your house you will need to obtain detailed planning permission.
Once you have chosen a site, it is advisable to discuss your proposals with a Planning Officer in Argyll and Bute Council or Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Natinal Park Authority as appropriate. This should happen before you draw up detailed plans.
Planning officials are more than happy to help anyone who is thinking of building a house with specific advice on the requirements of the planning system and more general advice on other aspects of the building process.
The Planning Officer will be able to outline the procedure for obtaining planning permission, fees involved, give guidance on whether you are likely to be successful in obtaining permission, and on design issues that should be incorporated into your proposal.
Failure to consult with the Planning Authority at an early stage can lead to delays and additional costs.
Argyll and Bute Council and the National Park Authority have plans which set out how they aim to see housing develop in the area. Some areas have been chosen as places where there is ‘presumption in favour’ of new house development. This means it can be easier to get planning permission. Out with these areas you may only get planning permission in exceptional circumstances.
To find out about areas which have ‘presumption in favour’ of development, please contact Argyll and Bute Council or Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Natrional Park.