People living in conservation areas or listed buildings in Ƶapp are being encouraged to check with the council before carrying out any changes to their property.
Ƶapp has a total of 32 designated conservation areas, from Campbeltown to Tobermory.
Some small-scale developments do not need planning permission. However, if your home is listed, or is in one of the conversation areas, the chances are that you will require planning permission before making any alterations. Listed buildings will also need specific consent for any internal or external alterations if they affect the historic fabric of the building.
Policy Lead for Planning and Regulatory Services, Councillor David Kinniburgh, said: “Ƶapp is steeped in history and we are very proud of the beautiful towns and villages we have.
“Because of this, we have created a set of guidelines for businesses and home owners in our conservation areas and listed buildings, to provide them with useful information regarding making changes to their property.
“This has been done to protect our natural built heritage and historic landscape for future generations, and it is vital that people read this if they are considering making alterations to affected properties.”
For information on whether or not you need planning permission and to make an application, to apply for planning permission, visit www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning-and-environment .
The website also has maps of all the conservation areas, and residents can check whether their property is a listed building.
The conservation areas are as follows: Auchindrain; Bowmore; Campbeltown; Cardross; Clachaig; Cove and Kilcreggan; Crinan Canal; Cullipool; Dervaig; Dunoon; Easdale; Ellenbeich; Hill House, Helensburgh; Inveraray; Iona; Keills Jura; Kerrycroy; Kilmartin; Kilmoluaig; Lochgilphead; Lorn Furnace; Luss; Port Charlotte; Port Ellen; Portnahaven and Port Wemyss; Rhu; Rosneath; Rothesay; Tarbert; Tobermory; Toberonochy; Upper Helensburgh.