Bhatarsaigh, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bhatarsaigh, Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement
About Bhatarsaigh
Bhatarsaigh, known as Vatersay, is the southernmost and westernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Its main village, also named Vatersay, lies at the southern end, while the settlement of Caolas on the north coast holds the distinction of being the westernmost permanently inhabited location in Scotland. This unique geography may influence planning applications and development considerations in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- LSOA: Vatersay to Castlebay
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bhatarsaigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bhatarsaigh.
- 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 Bhatarsaigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bhatarsaigh.
- - 8A Vatersay Vatersay Isle Of Barra
Erect House with associated access, infrastructure and services
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2023-12-30
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A brief summary of Bhatarsaigh in Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Bhatarsaigh, known as Vatersay, is the southernmost and westernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Its main village, also named Vatersay, lies at the southern end, while the settlement of Caolas on the north coast holds the distinction of being the westernmost permanently inhabited location in Scotland. This unique geography may influence planning applications and development considerations in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bhatarsaigh a particularly low-crime area.
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