Iochdar, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

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

Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Iochdar 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 Iochdar

Iochdar, located on the west coast of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, is a prominent hamlet within the parish of South Uist and the largest of several crofting settlements in the area. Situated approximately 1.5 kilometres west of the A865 road, Iochdar is part of the expansive South Uist Estate, which underwent Scotland's largest community land buyout in 2006 and is now managed by Stòras Uibhist. The hamlet is also notable for being the childhood home of renowned Scottish Outsider Artist Angus McPhee, whose legacy continues to influence the community.

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Area Information

Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
LSOA: Eriskay to South Boisdale

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Iochdar.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Iochdar based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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

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