Sgiogarstaigh, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

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

Na h-Eileanan an Iar · Scotland · settlement

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About Sgiogarstaigh

Skigersta is a picturesque village located southeast of Ness on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. As the easternmost settlement in the Ness district, it lies approximately 5km from the Butt of Lewis and is part of the parish of Barvas. The village features a quay built in 1901 and a shingle beach, while the surrounding moorland offers access to sheilings at Cuisiadar and connects to the road leading to New Tolsta, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal and rural development.

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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 Sgiogarstaigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Sgiogarstaigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Sgiogarstaigh.

1. - 2A High Street Skigersta Ness Isle Of Lewis
   Erect house, and associated external works.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2022-07-27
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2. - Shipping Container 1B Skigersta Ness Isle Of Lewis
   Temporary siting of shipping container (retrospective)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2020-11-27
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3. - 2 Skigersta Ness Isle Of Lewis HS2 0TX
   Extend and alter front extension of house
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2013-01-18
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4. - Barn 2 Skigersta Ness Isle Of Lewis
   Erect agricultural building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2009-08-25
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5. - The Cottage High Street Skigersta Ness Isle Of Lewis HS2 0TS
   Change of use from domestic home to a studio/workshop, making handmade Harris Tweed Products e.g. handbags, keyrings, wallets, purses, etc
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2008-02-11
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6. - Skigersta Ness Isle Of Lewis HS2 0TX
   Install 3 No. Antenna, 1 Dish, Equipment Cabin and Ancillary Development
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2003-08-29
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A brief summary of Sgiogarstaigh in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Skigersta is a picturesque village located southeast of Ness on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. As the easternmost settlement in the Ness district, it lies approximately 5km from the Butt of Lewis and is part of the parish of Barvas. The village features a quay built in 1901 and a shingle beach, while the surrounding moorland offers access to sheilings at Cuisiadar and connects to the road leading to New Tolsta, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal and rural development.

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

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