Business property

A person proposing to alter, extend, build or change the use of premises must apply for planning permission for development from the local authority by filling in the Standard Planning Application Form (1APP) and meeting all of the Planning Application Requirements (PAR). Planning permission for businesses is usually granted in line with the development plan for the area which will include policies relating to commercial and industrial development.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is a building conversion?
  • A: A conversion is a specified change of occupation or use of a building which will cause the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to apply. For example changing a loft space from storage use to an apartment or a garage into a bedroom. For anything more complex it is likely that professional advice will be required and Schedule 2 in Section 0 of the Technical Handbooks lists 10 specific types of work defined as a conversion. If you are in doubt you should seek advice from the building standards service. Please note that a Building Warrant is required for a conversion even if no building work is carried out.
  • Q: Do I need planning permission to put in a driveway or car run-in?
  • A: Planning permission is required to form car run- ins (hardstandings) within the curtilage of flatted properties, non- residential premises, for a dwellinghouse within a conservation area, and within the curtilage of a listed building (dwellinghouse). Where access is being taken from a trunk or classified road, planning permission is also required. There is also a requirement to apply for a permit from us to lower the kerb. Please contact Customer First on 0141 577 3001 for further information.
  • Q: How can I look at the plans for a current planning application?
  • A: Plans for current planning applications are available to view at Council Headquarters, Eastwood Park, Giffnock or the Council Offices at 211 Main Street, Barrhead, depending upon the location of the application. You can also view them at your local community library.
  • Q: How can I check if there are any new planned developments in my area?
  • A: There are 2 ways in which to obtain this information. Firstly, the Register of Planning Applications reveals what Planning Applications have been submitted and if they have been determined if they have been granted consent. Secondly the Local Plan provides details of proposed developments in the area.
  • Q: Where can I get a planning application form?
  • A: They can be downloaded from the Council web-site and are also available at the Council offices

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