Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan an Iar Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

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• Admin district: Na h-Eileanan Siar
• Parliamentary constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
• LSOA: Coulregrein to Steinish

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh.

• 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 Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh.

1. - 26 Inaclete Road Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2RN
   Change of use from showroom to fitness studio
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-03-03
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2. - Autoparts Island Road Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2RD
   Proposed gable sign on east elevation; erect freestanding totem sign in forecourt.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-02-19
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3. - Park Guest House 30 James Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2QN
   Convert window opening to door opening in east elevation
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-02-11
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4. - Boots The Chemist 4 - 6 Cromwell Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2DA
   Install total no.11 signs - fascia signs, projecting signs, to be fitted to newly refurbished fascia, and vinyl signs to cover window reveals. Fascia and projecting signs to be externally illuminated
   Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-01-27
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5. - Caledonian Hotel 5 South Beach Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2XY
   Remove second floor bay window; alter and replace first & second floor windows & ground floor glazing on all elevations. Install vertical cladding to ground floor wall areas and paint existing render.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2026-01-27
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6. - 1 - 3 Francis Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2XD
   Change use of first floor of shop unit into a flat for independent use; external alterations including reinstatement of 1no. door opening on ground floor and 1no. upper floor window on north elevation
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-12-12
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7. - 39 Kenneth Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2DR
   Removal of 22 cypress trees (hedge row of leylandii)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-12-12
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8. - Telecommunications Pole Murray Place Stornoway Isle Of Lewis
   Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (1no. Pole)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-11-07
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9. - 3 Elizabeth Haldane Court Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2DL
   Installation of 17 Domestic Air Source Heat Pumps
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-10-17
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10. - Crown Hotel Castle Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2BD
    Proposed external redecoration and replacement of windows with doors.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-10-15
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11. - 19 Church Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2DH
    Change of use from shop (Class 1A) to multipurpose cultural event space. Replacement windows and doors [All retrospective]
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-08-08
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12. - Lewis Builders Rigs Road Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2RF
    Demolish existing electrical store, alter and extend existing office building; increase parking provision.
    Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-08-01
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13. - Wall Signage Shell Street Stornoway Isle Of Lewis
    Install 3no. wall-mounted hoardings.
    Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Western Isles | Date: 2025-07-11
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A brief summary of Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh is a Town 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 Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh 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 Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stornoway/Steòrnabhagh were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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