Application forms

Building standards forms

All building warrant applications, completion certificate submissions and other associated applications can be submitted fully electronically through the Scottish Government’s e-Development portal.

The e-building standards portal contains the following applications and forms:

  • application for building warrant
  • start of work notice
  • completion certificate submission
  • application for extension to warrant
  • application for amendment to warrant
  • completion certificate where no warrant was obtained submission
  • application for temporary occupation
  • notice of finalisation of design details
  • notice of work stage completed
  • application to extend limited life buildings
  • application for discharge or variation of continuing requirements
  • application to Scottish ministers for relaxation of building regulations
  • application to Scottish ministers for type relaxation

Make your application

You can make your application or submission online or you can download an application form to be completed and submitted along with paper plans and fee. 

Building standards surveyor areas

Building standards

Address: Council Headquarters
Newtown St. Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA

Telephone: 0300 100 1800