How long do planning decisions take near Liurbost?

The average planning decision time near Liurbost is 32 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 Liurbost?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Liurbost?

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

How can I track planning applications near Liurbost?

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Liurbost, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

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

Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement

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About Liurbost

Leurbost is a village located on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, around 6 miles south of Stornoway along the route to Harris. As the principal settlement in the North Lochs area and part of the parish of Lochs, Leurbost presents a unique context for planning applications, reflecting both its local character and its connections to broader developments in the region.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Liurbost.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Liurbost based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Liurbost.

- Agricultural Building 60 Leurbost Lochs Isle Of Lewis
Erect agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Liurbost in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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

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Planning Activity in Liurbost

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Liurbost. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

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

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Liurbost were outline applications (1).

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