A building warrant is the legal permission to start building work, or to convert or demolish a building.
Apply for a building warrant
Plans
The plans should clearly indicate your proposals and how they relate to any adjoining or existing building:
- the drawings must be to a known scale
- specification indicating the type of materials and products being used should be included
- alteration work or an extension should be clearly highlighted from the existing
- a location plan and site plan should be provided to show the position of the works
- all drawings must be individually numbered
- structural design certification or calculations as well as other supporting information may also be required
Lodging fee
The appropriate fee, based on the estimated value of the works, should be made along with your application.
Apply online
Building warrant applications are made online through the Scottish Government portal.
Amending or extending a building warrant
A building warrant is valid for three years from the date of issue. If the work hasn't been completed in that time or an amendment is required, you can apply for this through the Scottish Government portal.