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Scottish Government Launches Consultation on Expanding Permitted Development Rights to Tackle Housing Emergency
Views sought on potential changes to permitted development rights to ease housing pressures.
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation to examine whether changes to permitted development rights (PDR) could play a greater role in addressing Scotland’s housing emergency.
The initiative seeks views on how PDR—rules that allow certain types of building work without the need for planning permission—might be expanded or amended to accelerate the delivery of homes.
While the consultation’s primary focus is on housing, it also invites feedback on proposals to support the deployment of heat networks and domestic air source heat pumps—key technologies in Scotland’s transition to net zero.
Any changes to PDR would require the preparation of a statutory instrument, which must be laid before the Scottish Parliament. Subject to the outcome of the consultation, the Government anticipates that such legislation could be introduced in early 2026.
The Government is encouraging individuals, communities, and stakeholders to contribute their views, emphasising that consultation and feedback are essential to effective policymaking. The consultation paper, which outlines the background and proposed changes, is available online along with the accompanying SEA Environmental Report.
Read the consultation paper The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to while responding.
The accompanying SEA Environmental Report is also available to view.
If you have any questions about this consultation you can get in touch at HousingEmergencyPDR@gov.scot
