Dùn Chàrlabhaigh, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

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

Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement

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About Dùn Chàrlabhaigh

Dùn Chàrlabhaigh, also known as Dun Carloway, is a well-preserved broch located in the Carloway district on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The structure boasts impressive remaining walls, with sections on the east side soaring up to 9 metres high, making it a significant point of interest for heritage and planning considerations in the area.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
• Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
• LSOA: Habost to Port of Ness

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dùn Chàrlabhaigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Dùn Chàrlabhaigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Dùn Chàrlabhaigh.

1. - 7 Doune Carloway Isle Of Lewis HS2 9AZ
   Alter and extend dwelling to provide bathroom, utility room, porch and studio space
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-04-20
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2. - 12 Doune Carloway Isle Of Lewis HS2 9AZ
   Erect agricultural building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2011-08-15
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3. - 12 Doune Carloway Isle Of Lewis
   Erect Agricultural Building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2005-09-26
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A brief summary of Dùn Chàrlabhaigh in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Dùn Chàrlabhaigh, also known as Dun Carloway, is a well-preserved broch located in the Carloway district on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The structure boasts impressive remaining walls, with sections on the east side soaring up to 9 metres high, making it a significant point of interest for heritage and planning considerations in the area.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dùn Chàrlabhaigh 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 Dùn Chàrlabhaigh

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Dùn Chàrlabhaigh.

The most common application types near Dùn Chàrlabhaigh 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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