Search Calanais planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Calanais · updated daily · Na h-Eileanan Siar (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar)
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Pod 3 Callanish Isle Of LewisApprovedSite caravan pod and create accessPlanning Permission (Detailed)Received 6 Mar 2026Decided 14 Aug 202626/00087/PPD
- Calanais Visitor Centre Callanish Isle Of Lewis HS2 9DYApprovedExtension of existing utility shed; realignment and minor resurfacing of existing path; installation of retaining structure, benches and interpretation.Planning Permission (Detailed)Received 17 Dec 2025Decided 26 Mar 202625/00474/PPD
Planning in Calanais
Only 2 decisions near Calanais in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Calanais in the last 24 months, from Na h-Eileanan Siar (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar)'s planning register.
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HS2 50 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Calanais area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Calanais a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Calanais 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Calanais, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Calanais.
The most common types were full planning applications (2).