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What counts as 'major development' in planning terms?
Generally 10+ residential units, sites of 0.5 hectares or more for housing, or commercial buildings over 1,000m². Major applications have a 13-week statutory decision target (or 16 weeks where an Environmental Impact Assessment is required).
How do I object to a commercial development near me?
Submit comments via the council's planning portal during the consultation period (usually 21 days). Material considerations include traffic, noise, scale, design and impact on amenity. Loss of view, devaluation of nearby property, and personal preference are not material considerations.
Can I get email alerts for commercial & major works 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 commercial & major works 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.
Commercial & Major Works planning applications elsewhere
UK5,608 applicationsEngland4,331 applicationsScotland634 applications (this page)Wales352 applicationsNorthern Ireland291 applications
Other application types in Scotland
New Homes
793 applications
Change of Use
807 applications
Extensions
3,276 applications
Demolition
312 applications
Listed Buildings
169 applications
Solar & Renewables
271 applications
Telecoms Masts
161 applications
Agricultural
332 applications
Community & Public Buildings
156 applications
Shopfronts
68 applications
Signs & Adverts
303 applications
Utility & Infrastructure
557 applications
Trees & Landscaping
538 applications
Data updated daily across Scotland's active councils.