The contribution of the Planning and Building Control Service has been recognised through a variety of local and national awards including:
2019
- Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning: Winner for development of Waters Edge
2018
- Scottish Property Awards: Winner: City Regeneration Project of the Year
- Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning: Winner for Digital Engagement
2016
- Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Winner: Developer Information Packs for the Central Waterfront
- Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Shortlisted: Delivering Slessor Gardens
2015
- Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Winner: Percent for Public Art Policy in Dundee
2014
- Campbell Christie Public Service Reform Award: The Crescent, Whitfield
- Dundee Civic Trust: The Crescent, Whitfield
- Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: The Crescent, Whitfield
- Scottish Property Awards: Judges Award for Merit - Central Waterfront
- Placemaking Awards - Planning Magazine: Dundee Waterfront - winner of the economic growth Award
2013
- Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Award for Young people and the transformation of Dundee's Waterfront
- Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Commendation for Working With Key Agencies - The Dundee Local Development Plan
2012
- Scottish Transport Awards: Award for excellence in walking and the public realm. To Atkins and Dundee City Council for the Dundee City Centre Pedestrian Wayfinding Scheme
- Dundee Civic Trust Awards: Commendation for the Riverside Nature Park
2011
- Royal Town Planning Institute Silver Jubilee Cup: Awarded to the TAYplan Strategic Development Plan for being "original and visionary in scope". Tayplan is the Strategic Development Planning Authority for Dundee, Perth, Angus and North Fife.
2010
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Mill O'Mains Community Regeneration Masterplan
- Dundee Civic Trust Awards: Refurbishment of the Mcmanus Galleries and it's high quality external landscaping
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Awarded to the TAYplan Main Issues Report
2009
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning:Gardynes Land
- Regeneration & Renewal Magazine: Heritage-Led Project Of The Year : Gardynes Land
- Royal Town Planning Institute Awards: Gardynes Land
2008
- Dundee Civic Trust Awards: Gardyne's Land restoration project
- Dundee Civic Trust Awards: Baxter Park restoration project
2007
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Stobswell Neighbourhood Physical Regeneration Project
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning:Awarded to Baxter Park restoration works
2006
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Commendation for Hilltown Park
2005
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Award for Ardler - the successful rebirth of a community
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning:
Commendation for Dundee City Council's interactive questionnaire - do I need planning permission?
2003
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Dundee's Facade Enhancement Grant Scheme
2002
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Dundee's Visitor Signage Project
2000
- Scottish Government: Scottish Awards For Quality In Planning: Dundee City Centre Improvements
1999
- Scottish Government: Scottish awards For Quality In Planning: Commendation - Dundee Ambassador Routes Design Guide