What percentage of planning applications does Western Isles approve?

Western Isles approves approximately 99% of planning applications, based on 1,850 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Western Isles decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,850 planning decisions published by Western Isles.

What is the refusal rate for Western Isles planning applications?

Western Isles refuses approximately 1% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Western Isles?

The typical planning application in Western Isles takes 9.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 2,010 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Western Isles compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Western Isles

1 week ago

Change of use of building from commercial to domestic dwelling; change of use to

26/00010/PPD · Steòrnabhagh A Deas

Approved

1 week ago

Replacement of 1no. existing 0.3m dish and ancillary development thereto.

26/00349/TEL · Loch A Tuath

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of 2 x polycarbonate tunnels

26/00265/AGRIC · An Taobh Siar Agus Nis

Approved

1 week ago

Refurbishment of existing black house, including; new roof structure and roofing

26/00255/PPD · Barraigh Agus Bhatarsaigh

Approved

1 week ago

Demolish house, erect new house and improve access.

26/00245/PPD · Na Hearadh

Approved

1 week ago

Refurbishment of existing black house, replacement of roof structure, roof cover

26/00256/LBC · Barraigh Agus Bhatarsaigh

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of domestic garage

26/00290/PPD · Barraigh Agus Bhatarsaigh

Approved

1 week ago

Change of use of no. 23, 25 & 27 to houses and install air source heat pumps. Ex

26/00261/PPD · Uibhist A Deas,Eirisgeigh,Beinn Faoghla

Approved

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This page analyses 1,850 planning decisions made by Western Isles, from January 2022 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Western Isles planning approval rates page.

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