Planning application
Court House Albany Street Oban Argyll And Bute PA34 4AL
Works: Windows or glazing Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
External alterations including, formation of new opening in wall to create accessible access, new secure door in existing window opening and new store, installation of new louvred ventilation grilles, reduction in height of existing boundary wall and associated works to out building. Internal alterations to create a new secure custody suite and facilitate better accessibility with installation of a lift to provide access to the first floor Courtroom as well as the adjacent ancillary rooms.
As published by the council, reference 26/01159/PP
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01159/PP
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 7 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- PA34 4AL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jul 2026
Received by Argyll and Bute
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16 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Argyll and Bute took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Argyll and Bute for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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