What types of planning applications are most common near Calanais?

The most common type of planning application near Calanais is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Calanais, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Calanais, Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement

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About Calanais

Calanais is a picturesque village located on the west side of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Nestled within the parish of Uig, this linear settlement features a jetty and is positioned on a headland extending into Loch Roag, approximately 13 miles from Stornoway. Strategically situated along the A858 road, Calanais lies between the villages of Breasclete and Garynahine, making it a notable area for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
LSOA: Uig and Bernera

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Calanais.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Calanais.

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 Calanais based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Calanais.

- Pod 3 Callanish Isle Of Lewis
Site caravan pod and create access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-03-06
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A brief summary of Calanais in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Calanais a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Calanais

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Calanais.

The most common application types near Calanais were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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