How long do planning decisions take near Cromor?

The average planning decision time near Cromor is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cromor?

The most common type of planning application near Cromor is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cromor?

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Cromor, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

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

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Planning applications in Cromor 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.

About Cromor

Cromore is a crofting township located on the Isle of Lewis in the Pairc district of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Situated within the parish of Lochs, it lies approximately 27 miles from Stornoway, the nearest town, making it a unique area for planning applications related to rural development and crofting activities.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cromor.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cromor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Cromor in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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

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Planning Activity in Cromor

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cromor. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cromor were full planning applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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