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Na h-Eileanan Siar planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Na h-Eileanan Siar. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Na h-Eileanan Siar website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates12,187Searchable applications
79Recorded as pending
99%Approval rate · 9,606 approved or refused records
141Refused applications
9,465 approved · 141 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Dec 1993 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building StandardsContact planning Contact Building StandardsLocal plan Planning Policy and GuidancePre-application advice Pre-application Advice
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01851822692Council source
- Planning enquiries01870602425Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Decided22/00362/PPD
Convert garage to hobby room and erect front extension
Hillcrest South Shawbost Isle Of Lewis HS2 9BJ
Received 8 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00363/PPD
Erect new dwelling with associated access and parking
10 Lochcarnan Lochcarnan Isle Of South Uist
Received 8 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00364/AGRIC
Erect Polycarbonate Tunnel
Polycarbonate Tunnel 44 Ranish Lochs Isle Of Lewis
Received 8 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00365/PPD
Erect house and form associated access and parking (revised design)
6B Knockintorran Bayhead Isle Of North Uist
Received 8 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00366/AGRIC
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential).
24 Ardivachar Eochar Isle Of South Uist HS8 5RF
Received 8 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00367/PPD
Erection single storey extension and new entrance porch and utility area
An Seann Co Chomunn Uidh Vatersay Isle Of Barra HS9 5YN
Received 9 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00368/PPD
Extend Dwelling
20 Gearranan Carloway Isle Of Lewis HS2 9AL
Received 9 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00369/PPP
Erect dwelling house, with associated parking, turning, drainage and access
3A Grenitote Sollas Isle Of North Uist
Received 10 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00370/PPD
Erect house and ancillary outbuilding. Create access.
15A Knock Carloway Isle Of Lewis
Received 10 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00371/PPD
Convert loft and construct three dormer roofs
1 Sheshader Point Isle Of Lewis HS2 0EW
Received 11 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00372/CONSG
Request for Screening Opinion View - PH002919 Barra- Vatersay Submarine Cable Intervention 11kV
Overhead Line Caolis Vatersay Isle Of Barra
Received 11 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00373/FOREST
Forestry Grant Scheme application consultation
Scaladale Riparian Woodland 2 Ardvourlie Ardvourlie Isle Of Harris
Received 8 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00374/MLCON
Marine Licence Application
Marine Site Trilleachan Mor Fish Farm Loch Seaforth Maraig Isle Of Harris
Received 9 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00375/PPD
To extend the existing property to add a sun lounge, toilet and shower area and a small utility area.
Tor Un 22 Benside Newmarket Isle Of Lewis HS2 0DZ
Received 12 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00376/PPD
Change of use from unused land to a campsite. Campsite to include amenity building, 25 caravan pitches & 5 tent pitches.
Campsite Barvas Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Received 15 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00377/PPD
Erect holiday let unit. Create access. Install private drainage system.
Boathouse 4A Geshader Uig Isle Of Lewis
Received 15 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00378/PPD
Erect domestic garage
16A Tong Isle Of Lewis HS2 0HS
Received 16 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00379/PPD
Create access, parking and convert and extend building to create 1-bedroom accommodation
Holmasaig Bothy Quidinish Quidinish Isle Of Harris
Received 16 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00380/LBC
Alterations to hostel and annex buildings, comprising replacement of all windows and doors
Youth Hostel Rushgarry Berneray Isle Of North Uist HS6 5BQ
Received 17 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00381/PPD
Refurbishment of visitor centre including extending footprint within existing roof overhang
Doune Broch Visitor Centre Doune Carloway Isle Of Lewis HS2 9AZ
Received 18 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00383/PPD
Install timber Viking ship sculpture.
Viking Long Boat Castle Grounds Stornoway Isle Of Lewis
Received 18 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00386/SCR_L
Change of use from unused land to a campsite. Campsite to include amenity building, 25 caravan pitches & 5 tent pitches.
Campsite Barvas Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Received 19 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00388/PPD
Installation of 'Spectacular' art work - 2no Aunt Sally boards
Captain Board Castle Grounds Stornoway Isle Of Lewis
Received 19 Aug 2022 - Decided22/00389/PPD
Alterations to hostel and annex buildings, comprising replacement of all windows and doors
Youth Hostel Rushgarry Berneray Isle Of North Uist HS6 5BQ
Received 22 Aug 2022
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Na h-Eileanan Siar, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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