How long do planning decisions take near Geàrraidh Gadhal?

The average planning decision time near Geàrraidh Gadhal is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Geàrraidh Gadhal?

The planning approval rate near Geàrraidh Gadhal is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Geàrraidh Gadhal?

The most common type of planning application near Geàrraidh Gadhal is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Geàrraidh Gadhal?

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Geàrraidh Gadhal, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

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

Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
LSOA: Vatersay to Castlebay

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Geàrraidh Gadhal.

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

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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Geàrraidh Gadhal based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Geàrraidh Gadhal.

- 18B Garrygall Castlebay Isle Of Barra
Erect dwelling house, vehicle access and associated parking. Renewal of previous consent 22/00332/PPD
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 16 Garrygall Castlebay Isle Of Barra HS9 5UH
Change of use of part of agricultural shed to form nano distillery (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Geàrraidh Gadhal in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Geàrraidh Gadhal 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 Geàrraidh Gadhal a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Geàrraidh Gadhal

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Geàrraidh Gadhal. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Geàrraidh Gadhal slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Geàrraidh Gadhal were full planning applications (4). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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