Scheduled monument consent
If your site is a scheduled monument or lies within the scheduled area of one, you need scheduled monument consent from Historic Environment Scotland before any works begin. This applies to demolition, alteration, repair, flooding, and tipping. Unauthorised works are a criminal offence.
Scheduled monument consent in Scotland
Check whether your site is scheduled and how to apply for consent from Historic Environment Scotland
Listed building consent
Works that affect the character of a listed building in Scotland require listed building consent from the local planning authority. This covers internal and external alterations, extensions, and demolition. The category of listing (A, B, or C) does not change the consent requirement.
Listed building consent in Scotland
Understand what counts as affecting character and how to apply for listed building consent
Conservation area works
Demolition in a conservation area requires conservation area consent. Permitted development rights are restricted, so works that would normally be permitted elsewhere may need a full planning application. Check with the local planning authority before starting.
Conservation area works in Scotland
Check restricted permitted development rights and consent requirements for conservation areas
Enforcement and penalties
Historic Environment Scotland and local planning authorities can issue enforcement notices, temporary stop notices, and urgent works notices. Confirm all required consents are in place before works begin to avoid criminal prosecution, remediation orders, and project delays.
Heritage penalties and enforcement in Scotland
Review enforcement powers, penalty levels, and how to respond to an enforcement notice