1. The power to decide on all applications for
(a) planning permission,
(b) listed building and conservation area consent,
(c) reserved matters,
(d) amendments and other consents, including material and non-material variations,
(e) advertisement consent,
(f) District Approval,
(g) discharge, amendment or deletion of conditions,
(h) certificates of lawfulness,
(i) screening and scoping opinions,
(j) hazardous substances consent,
(k) prior notifications for agricultural development and demolition,
(l) notice of intent to develop by Government departments, and
(m) decisions on permitted development.
2. To instruct enforcement and interdict actions including direct action where appropriate.
3. To refer to the Court of Session appeal decisions containing a misdirection in law.