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Planning Applications - Scotland

Publisher
Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
Updated
13 November 2025
Topic
Not set
Licence
Not set

Summary

This planning application data has been created using a custom built 'Cloud Connector Framework' which enables the automated collection of data from local data systems.

There are 2 layers: Points & Polygons (East Ayrshire's polygon data is buffered points)

ALL 34 PLANNING AUTHORITIES ARE NOW PROVIDING DATA ON A DAILY BASIS

'Development management' is the name given to the process of deciding planning applications and various other associated activities including enforcement of planning controls. For the purposes of planning applications, development in Scotland is put into one of three categories – 'local', 'major' or 'national'. The different categories mean that applications are treated in a way which is suited to the size and complexity of the proposed development and the issues they are likely to raise. Most applications will be for 'local' developments. 'Major' developments include applications for 50 or more homes, certain waste, water, transport and energy-related developments, and larger retail developments. 'National' developments are specific projects which have been identified in the National Planning Framework because of their national importance. Scottish Ministers become involved in a small minority of cases, but only do so where it involves a matter of genuine national interest.

We strongly recommend that, when using the WFS for this dataset, because of it's size you should use it with a filter. For example with the attributes 'local_authority'

A powerBI dashboard highlighting some data quality issues we have found is available to view at https://shorturl.at/lGqrh

Data links

Link Format Preview Updated
Planning Applications Open version - Scotland 13/11/2025
EDINA Digimap Service 13/11/2025
Planning Applications Premium version - Scotland 13/11/2025

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Additional information

Source Metadata
XML, HTML
Date added
12 November 2025
Harvest GUID
91a4b962-b6b7-4c70-b069-5ef8f19aaa36
Extent (Latitude)
60.7478° to 54.3811°
Extent (Longitude)
-8.0298° to 0.3225°
Dataset reference date (revision)
2025-11-12
Frequency of update
daily
Access constraints
No limitations on public access
Responsible party
The Improvement Service (pointOfContact)
ISO 19139 resource type
dataset
Metadata language
eng