Planning enforcement

Our planning enforcement service handles unauthorised building works and planning control breaches. To check if the necessary permissions have been obtained, start by searching the property before completing the online form. This helps us allocate resources effectively if further action is needed. 

You can search planning permission or building warrants on the Public Access Portal through the eplanning website.

Often, no formal planning permission or building warrant is needed for developments considered to be permitted development under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended) (point 4), which you can view on the Scottish Government website.

Additionally, no formal planning permission or building warrant is needed for developments considered to bepermitted under Section 0.3 and 0.5 of the Building Standards Technical handbook 2019 (domestic) which is also available to view on the Scottish Government website.

Reporting works

If you still have any concerns about the development or use of land or buildings after making the above checks, you can report an issue on our website using our online form.

Note: no reply will be given to general questions.

Enforcement register

Report works online View enforcement cases online Read the Planning and Building Standards Enforcement Charter and guide

Planning enforcement

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

Telephone: 0300 100 1800

Fax: 01835 825158