Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil, Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

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Planning applications in Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil are administered by Na H Eileanan Siar Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar. View the full Na H Eileanan Siar Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
• Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
• LSOA: North Barra

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.

• 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 Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.

1. - Castlebay Hotel Castlebay Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5XD
   Alterations to door and window openings. New doors and windows. Removal of existing signage. New areas of external wall cladding. Various external works including the addition of decking, retaining wa
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-05-25
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2. - Buth Barraigh Coop Shop Castlebay Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5XD
   Extension and change of use from retail to Sui generis (retail, food and drink, laundry and visitor centre)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-03-25
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3. - Sitheil 2 Ledaig Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5UL
   Extension to existing dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-02-23
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4. - Dualchas Heritage And Cultural Centre Castlebay Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5XD
   Installation of a 10Kw Solar panel array and a 5Kwh battery system at the rear of the building.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil is a settlement located in Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil 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 Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil were full planning applications (7). 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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