Planning and Building Standards - The City of Edinburgh Council
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planning-building
This is the primary source for all planning and building control information in Edinburgh. The page provides an overview of the regulations and links to specific services like applying for a building warrant, which is the legal permission required to start most construction work in Scotland.
Building standards - The Scottish Government
https://www.gov.scot/policies/building-standards/
The official Scottish Government page outlining the Building Standards and regulations for the entire country. It provides access to the Technical Handbooks (for domestic and non-domestic buildings) which detail the requirements for health and safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
eBuildingStandards.scot
https://www.ebuildingstandards.scot/
This is the free, national online portal for submitting building warrant applications, completion certificates, and other related forms. Managed by the Scottish Government in partnership with all Scottish local authorities, it's the recommended way to manage the application process.
Apply for a Building Warrant - The City of Edinburgh Council
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/buildingwarrant
A detailed page on the City of Edinburgh Council website that explains the building warrant application process. It includes information on what to submit, how to prepare drawings, and the fees associated with the application, as well as guidance on staged applications for complex projects.
Building regulations - mygov.scot
https://www.mygov.scot/building-regulations
A user-friendly guide from the Scottish Government on building regulations. It explains when a building warrant is needed, the role of an approved certifier, and the process from starting a project to submitting a completion certificate.
Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS)
LABSS is a professional body that brings together building standards professionals from all Scottish local authorities. Their website offers guidance for the public, including a 'Customer Journey' to help navigate the building standards system, and information papers on specific topics.