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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9,465 approved · 141 refused · 0 withdrawn.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: 26 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
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
- Decided23/00503/AGRIC
Erect polycrub
Polycrub 26 Fivepenny Borve Isle Of Lewis
Received 8 Dec 2023 - Decided23/00504/PPD
Create access, erect 1.5 storey house and detached garage
20B Gress Isle Of Lewis
Received 8 Dec 2023 - Decided23/00506/PPD
Works to existing boundary wall to extend the width of the footpath; reposition wall and install traditional railings and gateway into Cromwell Street Quay
Old Bus Station Cromwell Street Quay Stornoway Isle Of Lewis
Received 11 Dec 2023 - Decided24/00125/PPD
Alteration & Extension to dwelling
Millcroft Mingarry Isle Of South Uist HS8 5RY
Received 22 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00130/PPD
Single storey extension; air source heat pump;bin store; alterations to existing drainage arrangements
Loch Side Knockintorran Bayhead Isle Of North Uist HS6 5ED
Received 25 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00136/PPD
Change of use of land to site caravan for residential use
Caravan 113 Upper Borve Castlebay Isle Of Barra
Received 28 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00139/AGRIC
Erection of agricultural building
Agricultural Shed 14 Baleshare Baleshare Isle Of North Uist
Received 28 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00142/PPD
Change of use of land to site caravan for tourism accommodation, with associated parking and drainage (resubmission with revised siting for parking & caravan)
Caravan 5A Leanish Castlebay Isle Of Barra
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00144/PPD
Erection of dwelling and garage, with associated access track and parking, installation of drainage, ground source heat pump
5B Ardmore Eochar Isle Of South Uist
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00147/PPD
The creation of Fenced Storage Bays adjacent to the Vatersay causeway.
Storage Bays Caolis Vatersay Isle Of Barra
Received 9 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00148/PPD
Erect dwelling and associated access and infrastructure.
8B Aird Balivanich Isle Of Benbecula
Received 12 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00150/TEL
Upgrade to the existing 30.m High Lattice Tower
Mast Askernish Isle Of South Uist
Received 16 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00158/PPD
Restore derelict black house to form dwellinghouse; construct access and parking area; and install treatment plant (renewal of previous permission Ref 19/00139/PPD)
Airdheisker Cottage Airdheisker Bayhead Bayhead Isle Of North Uist
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00160/FFPN
The change of consented top nets and top net supports from in cage, hamster wheel type, to pole supported top nets
Gashernish East Fish Farm South Ford Lochcarnan Lochcarnan Isle Of South Uist
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00163/FFPN
Deployment of sub-surface predator nets to help deter seal predation of stock.
Marine Site Caolas Lochportain Fish Farm Lochportain Isle Of North Uist
Received 25 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00163/FFPAPV
Deployment of sub-surface predator nets to help deter seal predation of stock.
Marine Site Caolas Lochportain Fish Farm Lochportain Isle Of North Uist
Received 23 May 2024 - Decided24/00166/PPD
Erection of dwelling and garage, with associated parking, access, drainage arrangements, and air source heat pump
3A Grenitote Sollas Isle Of North Uist
Received 26 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00178/PPD
Erection of dwelling, with associated access, services and drainage arrangements
3 Trumisgarry Clachan Sands Isle Of North Uist
Received 3 May 2024 - Decided24/00159/LBC
Restore derelict black house to form dwellinghouse; (renewal of previous consent Ref 19/00140/LBC)
Airdheisker Cottage Airdheisker Bayhead Bayhead Isle Of North Uist
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00179/PPD
Site container for storage associated with use of hall
Berneray Community Hall Borve Berneray Isle Of North Uist HS6 5BJ
Received 3 May 2024 - Decided24/00182/PPD
Change of Use of Land to Campsite with capacity for 17 tent pitches and 14 motorhome pitches. Construction of associated infrastructure, services and facilities building.
Campsite 8 Rushgarry Berneray Isle Of North Uist
Received 8 May 2024 - Decided24/00182/SCR_L
Change of Use of Land to Campsite with capacity for 17 tent pitches and 14 motorhome pitches. Construction of associated infrastructure, services and facilities building.
Campsite 8 Rushgarry Berneray Isle Of North Uist
Received 8 May 2024 - Decided24/00184/PPD
Alterations and extension to existing dwelling to form Short Term Holiday Let
Herb Croft Barn 10 Frobost Isle Of South Uist HS8 5RX
Received 9 May 2024 - Decided24/00186/TEL
Installation of 3 No. Antennas and 2 No. Cabinet
South Clettraval Radar Site Hosta Tigharry Isle Of North Uist HS6 5DF
Received 13 May 2024
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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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