Scheduled monument consent application forms

You must apply to Historic Environment Scotland for scheduled monument consent (SMC) using the appropriate application form.

There is no charge to make an application for scheduled monument consent, and we offer a free pre-application checking service for scheduled monument consent applications. This can simplify the application process as we will advise you on draft applications and let you know if your supporting information is sufficient.

More about the scheduled monument consent process

If you’re not the sole owner of the monument to which the works relate, you must notify all owners, occupiers and agricultural tenants of your intention to apply for scheduled monument consent. You should do this on the Part B form. 

Owners have three weeks to make representations about the works you have proposed. We may not be able to accept your application if you don’t serve the correct notification. 

Applications for scheduled monument consent must include: 

• a written description of the proposed works 

• the name or location of the scheduled monument to which the works relate, or a description of the location of the land 

• the name and address of the applicant and, if appropriate, the name and address of the agent acting for the applicant 

• a plan or drawing sufficient to identify the area of land to which the works relate 

• any other plans and drawings necessary to describe the works in full 

• appropriate ownership certificates and notices – Other Parties Notification, if necessary, and Certificate of Ownership 

This is the minimum information required for an application to be valid. More supporting information may be needed to describe and justify more complex works proposed to a scheduled monument. 

For more information or if you have any questions, please email us at hmenquiries@hes.scot or contact us by phone on 0131 668 8716