Barabhas, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barabhas, Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement
About Barabhas
Barvas, located on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, is a vibrant community and civil parish that emerged around a key road junction where the A857 and A858 converge. It serves as a crucial access point, with routes leading north to Ness, west to Carloway and the West Side, and south toward Stornoway. Notably, Barvas had the highest concentration of Scottish Gaelic speakers in Scotland according to the 2011 Census, although this percentage decreased to 55% by 2022, reflecting the area's evolving cultural landscape.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- LSOA: Shader to Borve
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barabhas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barabhas.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barabhas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Barabhas.
- - Telephone Exchange Lower Barvas Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Install new 8.5m steel monopole to the rear of Barvas telephone exchange with 0.6m dish, 0.3m dish and dipole antenna. Remove existing monopole to front of site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Lasgair 35 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erect polycrub
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2018-09-19
View full details - - Telephone Exchange Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Installation of smart metering equipment including 800mm antenna
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2017-10-04
View full details - - Car Sales 1 Park Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QZ
Change of use of land for the sale & display of motor vehicles
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2017-02-20
View full details - - Lasgair 35 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Alter & extend house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2016-06-03
View full details - - 51 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erect domestic shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2015-05-21
View full details - - Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Install Telecommunication Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2015-05-18
View full details - - 56A Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Erect house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2014-11-18
View full details - - 38 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erect sun lounge extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2011-08-19
View full details - - 4A Park Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Erect House
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2010-06-17
View full details - - Torwood Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Extend house to form sun lounge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2010-02-02
View full details - - 51 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erection of conservatory and change existing flat roof to pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2009-03-19
View full details - - 56 Lower Barvas Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erect agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2006-10-17
View full details - - Braefield Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Vehicle Parking Area, Hard Standing for Yard, Siting of Portacabin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2006-03-09
View full details - - Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Erect House
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2006-02-16
View full details - - Steishal Park Barvas Isle Of Lewis
Erect Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2005-03-11
View full details - - 49 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erect House
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2003-02-11
View full details - - 29 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QZ
Extend House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2003-01-21
View full details - - Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QY
Erect New Garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2001-11-12
View full details - - 29 Lower Barvas Isle Of Lewis HS2 0QZ
Erect Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2001-09-06
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A brief summary of Barabhas in Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Barvas, located on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, is a vibrant community and civil parish that emerged around a key road junction where the A857 and A858 converge. It serves as a crucial access point, with routes leading north to Ness, west to Carloway and the West Side, and south toward Stornoway. Notably, Barvas had the highest concentration of Scottish Gaelic speakers in Scotland according to the 2011 Census, although this percentage decreased to 55% by 2022, reflecting the area's evolving cultural landscape.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barabhas a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barabhas planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barabhas
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barabhas. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barabhas may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Barabhas slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barabhas were full planning applications (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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