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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 dates12,189Searchable applications
81Recorded 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9,465 approved · 141 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 26 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Awaiting decision26/00238/LBC
Erect residential annexe and external decking within curtilage of Category C listed dwellinghouse, to include part removal of boundary wall.
10 Ormiclate Daliburgh Isle Of South Uist HS8 5SB
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00239/PPW
Section 42 application seeking to vary Conditions 3, 8, 9, 10 and 11, alongside the introduction of a new Condition 1 of planning permission 19/00209/PPW
Wind Turbine Beinn Thulabaigh Pentland Road To Achmore Achmore Isle Of Lewis
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00241/PPD
Convert window opening to door opening in south elevation; install 3no. small vents on west and south elevations.
Gowancroft 4 Goathill Crescent Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2TA
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00242/LBC
Internal alterations; convert window opening to door opening; install 3no. external vents.
Gowancroft 4 Goathill Crescent Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2TA
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00243/PPD
Erect shed and covered external deck.
Grimsay Community Association Ceann Na H-Airigh Scotvein Grimsay Isle Of North Uist HS6 5JA
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00244/PPD
Change of use of agricultural shed to sui generis mixed use development. Part use of shed as hedgehog holding facility, including staff office, staff welfare facilities, hedgehog welfare and inspection areas and an equipment store. Erection of temporary portokabin for use as quarantine area.
Shed 34 Liniclate Creagorry Isle Of Benbecula
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00245/PPD
Demolish house, erect new house and improve access.
4A Cliasmol Cliasmol Isle Of Harris
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00246/SCR_L
Proposed Vatersay Sheltered Berthing Facility
Pier Vatersay Castlebay Isle Of Barra
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00247/PPD
Change of use of former care home to house. Install air source heatpump.
Care Unit 1 Lios Na Glibe Carloway Isle Of Lewis HS2 9AU
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00248/PPD
Change of use of land and construction of steel framed building for use as malting in association with distillery; associated vehicle access, drainage and roof-mounted photovoltaic array.
Maltings Shed Nunton Balivanich Isle Of Benbecula
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00249/MLCON
MARINE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010, PART 4 MARINE LICENSING 00011738 - Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar - Capital Dredge and Sea Deposit, Brevig Harbour, Isle of Lewis
Brevig Harbour Vatisker Back Isle Of Lewis
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00250/PPP
Erect a house, with associated access, parking, and drainage.
3C Ardroil Uig Isle Of Lewis
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00251/AGRIC
Erect Agricultural Building
Agricultural Building 5 Reef Uig Isle Of Lewis
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00252/OTHPN
Replace existing double-glazed timber sash and case windows with conservation-style uPVC sliding sash and case windows in white finish.
39A Cromwell Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2DD
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00253/AGRIC
Erect agricultural building
Agricultural Building Croft 34 Breasclete Isle Of Lewis
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00254/PPP
Erect house with associated infrastructure and services.
7B Paiblesgarry Bayhead Isle Of North Uist
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00255/PPD
Refurbishment of existing black house, including; new roof structure and roofing material, replacement chimney (non-functional), replacement windows, doors and roof lights, new rainwater goods and drainage arrangements, formation of new vehicle access and hardstanding, erection of new boundary fence, gate and bin store area, and shed within residential curtilage.
87 Horve Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5XE
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00256/LBC
Refurbishment of existing black house, replacement of roof structure, roof covering, deconstruction and replacement of defective chimney. Replacement of external windows, doors and roof lights. Internal refurbishment.
87 Horve Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5XE
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00257/PPD
Construct single storey front extension and 2 storey rear extension with timber decking.
27 Kennedy Terrace Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2LQ
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00258/PPD
Siting 11 containers for commercial use (Retrospective)
Storage Containers South Dell Ness Isle Of Lewis
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00259/TEL
Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Broadband Cabinet Howmore Daliburgh Isle Of South Uist
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00260/TEL
Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Broadband Cabinet 2 Paiblesgarry Bayhead Isle Of North Uist
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00261/PPD
Change of use of no. 23, 25 & 27 to houses and install air source heat pumps. External refurbishment of no.23 - 27 including; demolish and rebuild front and rear porches; external render system; new roof finish.
26 Winfield Way Balivanich Isle Of Benbecula HS7 5LH
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00262/PPD
Change of use of no.41, 42, 44, 45 & 46 to houses and install air source heat pumps. External refurbishment of no.41 - 46 including; demolish and rebuild front and rear porches; external render system; new roof finish.
43 Winfield Way Balivanich Isle Of Benbecula HS7 5LH
Received 6 Jul 2026
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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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