The real pringle

Hello, I’m new to this forum. I'm having some issues with my local council refusing to register my prior notification applications. They just say I do not benefit from class 18 and return my fee. This, I’ve been advised is improper, as they should advise with or not I need prior approval and then I have a right of appeal to the dpea ( I’m in Scotland) l have evidenced, purchase, rearing, slaughtering, butchering and trading / selling into the food chain. Thanks