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Removal of non-original rear porch (retrospective). Partial demolition of boundary wall and creation of carparking area in curtilage. Alteration to ground levels and new retaining structure to rear of house. Partial stopping up of existing door opening to create window opening in west elevation. Slapping through of external wall to create door opening from existing window opening in north elevation. Installation of new rooflights. Works to remove lathe and plaster; reline walls with plasterboard and internal insultation, in part; creation of concrete slab to ground floor; alterations, removals and additions of non-original partition walls; and installation of replacement UPVC windows.

Tower Guest House 32 James Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2QN

DecidedReference: 25/00046/LBCNa h-Eileanan Siar

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
17 Feb 2025
Validated
31 Mar 2025
Determination deadline
30 May 2025
Local authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar

Application overview

Removal of non-original rear porch (retrospective). Partial demolition of boundary wall and creation of carparking area in curtilage. Alteration to ground levels and new retaining structure to rear of house. Partial stopping up of existing door opening to create window opening in west elevation. Slapping through of external wall to create door opening from existing window opening in north elevation. Installation of new rooflights. Works to remove lathe and plaster; reline walls with plasterboard and internal insultation, in part; creation of concrete slab to ground floor; alterations, removals and additions of non-original partition walls; and installation of replacement UPVC windows.

Proposal details

Reference
25/00046/LBC
Alternative references
100701836-002
Ward
Ste�rnabhagh A Deas
Agent
MJC Inspection & Design Ltd

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Application location

Tower Guest House 32 James Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2QN

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Documents 32 of 32

DocumentPublishedAction
01A APPROVED LOCATION & SITE PLANDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
06A APPROVED PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
07A APPROVED PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
08A APPROVED PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
02A APPROVED PROPOSED JAMES STREET ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
03A APPROVED PROPOSED MATHESON ROAD ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
04A APPROVED PROPOSED GARDEN ROAD ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
05A APPROVED PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
09A APPROVED PROPOSED ANNEXE FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
10A APPROVED PROPOSED SITE & BUILDING SECTIONDrawing · PDF3 Dec 2025View
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF3 Dec 2025View
APPENDIX 4 - REPRESENTATIONSReport - Committee · PDF26 Nov 2025View
APPENDIX 3 - CONSULTATION RESPONSESReport - Committee · PDF26 Nov 2025View
APPENDIX 2 - PLANSReport - Committee · PDF26 Nov 2025View
APPENDIX 1 - SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CONDITIONSReport - Committee · PDF26 Nov 2025View
REPORT TO PLANNING APPLICATIONS BOARD 02.12.25Report - Committee · PDF26 Nov 2025View
15A EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
16A EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
17A EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
11A EXISTING JAMES STREET ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
12A EXISTING MATHESON ROAD ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
13A EXISTING GARDEN ROAD ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
14A EXISTING WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
18A EXISTING ANNEXE FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF20 Jun 2025View
ARCHAEOLOGYConsultation · PDF14 May 2025View
SITE NOTICEOther · PDF15 Apr 2025View
STORNOWAY GAZETTE 03 APRIL 25Other · PDF14 Apr 2025View
ENGINEERS PHOTOSSupporting Information · PDF24 Mar 2025View
JUSTIFICATION STATEMENTSupporting Information · PDF24 Mar 2025View
PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEYSupporting Information · PDF24 Mar 2025View
WINDOW SCHEDULESupporting Information · PDF24 Mar 2025View
LISTED BUILDING CONSENTApplication Form · PDF17 Feb 2025View

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