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[Home](/) 2. [Blog](/blog) 3. Building Warrants and Planning for Bathroom Work in Dundee [Back to all articles](/blog)Regulations # Building Warrants and Planning for Bathroom Work in Dundee 26 February 2026 5 min read Most bathroom refits don't need any planning or warrant in Dundee — but some do. Here's when, and how it's handled. ## When you don't need a Building Warrant Like-for-like replacement of an existing bathroom in its existing position generally needs no warrant. New suite, new tiles, new flooring, same room — fine. Cosmetic changes only — repainting, regrouting, new accessories — never need a warrant. ## When you do need a Building Warrant Creating a new bathroom in a space that wasn't previously a bathroom (e.g. converting a bedroom into an ensuite) almost always needs a Building Warrant in Scotland. New or altered drainage that connects to the soil stack typically needs notification. Major structural changes — removing walls, adding new openings — need a warrant if they affect load-bearing elements. Electrical work in bathrooms is subject to Scottish building standards and must be done by qualified, certified electricians. ## Planning permission vs Building Warrant Planning permission deals with the external appearance and use of a building. Most internal bathroom work doesn't need it. A Building Warrant is about construction safety and standards. New bathrooms in different spaces typically need this. Listed buildings (some West End properties) and conservation areas (parts of Broughty Ferry) may need additional consents for any internal work that affects features. Always check before starting. ## How we handle it For any project that requires notifications or certificates, we handle the paperwork and the Building Standards submission as part of the service. Electrical certificates are issued by our own certified electricians. 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