Advance Notice – Publication of Public Comments on Planning Applications
Published: 20 August 2026
From 1 September 2026, the Council will publish public comments received on planning applications through the online Planning Portal.
This change is being introduced to improve transparency and openness in the planning process and reflects the approach already adopted by a number of other planning authorities.
What information will be published?
Where you submit a comment, representation or objection on a planning application, the following information will be published and available to view online:
- Your name;
- Your address; and
- The content of your representation.
What information will not be published?
The Council will remove personal information that is not required for planning purposes before publication, including:
- Email addresses;
- Telephone numbers;
- Signatures; and
- Any other sensitive personal information.
The Council will also not publish any comments that contain offensive, defamatory or otherwise inappropriate content.
When will this change take effect?
The publication of public comments will apply to all planning applications validated on and or after 1 September 2026.
If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact the Planning Service by email planning@dundeecity.gov.uk or contact the Duty Planning Officer 01382 433105.
Public Participation Statement (1.31Mb PDF)
Planning Payments
Payments for Planning applications can no longer be made at Dundee House and should now be made using one of the following methods:
by credit or debit card by telephoning 01382 433383.
Or alternatively
by bank transfer to:
Account: Dundee City Council, City Development
Sort Code: 83-50-00
Account Number: 00658059
Please use either the Planning application or E-planning online reference as a payment reference where possible.
Once payment has been made, emailing planning.info@dundeecity.gov.uk to advise will assist in the progress of your application.
Please note that in accordance with Section 33 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended, a 25% surcharge for retrospective applications is required. This means that where any part of the development for which permission is sought has commenced, an additional 25% in addition to the normal application fee is required. Applications will not be made valid until the full fee (including the 25% surcharge where required) is paid.