Planning and building documents

You can make a request to either:

• view an historic planning or building document at our office in Dumfries
• get your own copy of a planning or building document

View an historic planning or building document

You can request to make an appointment to view our archive of historic documents.

Email: PropertyInformationRequests@dumgal.gov.uk

Please include in your email:

• your name
• your email address and contact telephone number
• if the enquiry relates to a planning application or a building warrant application
• the reference number of the application/s you want to view
• the full site address

Appointments will be at:

Kirkbank House reception
English Street
Dumfries, DG1 2HS

An appointment to view the requested plans will be arranged within 3 days of the request, unless otherwise advised.

Request a copy of a planning or building document

You can request a copy of:

• a decision notice
• a plan on an application
• an approved building warrant 

Email: PropertyInformationRequests@dumgal.gov.uk

Please include in your email:

• your name
• your email address and contact telephone number
• if the enquiry relates to a planning application or a building warrant application
• the reference number of the application/s you want a copy of – if you do not know the reference number there is an additional fee
• the full site address

Copies of plans may not be available for copyright reasons. We can only provide A4 sized copies.

Fees

Go to planning and building fees

What happens next

We will:

• identify the file and its availability
• process your request within 20 working days

When we receive payment the copy documents will be emailed or posted to you. 

Requests which do not include a reference number will result in a delay in providing the requested documents.