Planning Service
The Planning System is the framework which guides the use and development of land in the public interest. The planning system affects our whole environment, is responsible for the physical structure and design of where we live and work and shapes our communities.
A Guide to the Planning System in Scotland (PDF, 1.7M)
Planning Service Charter (PDF, 80K): This Charter explains what the Comhairle’s Planning Service does and the level of service which our customers are entitled to expect.
ePlanning Scotland : The ePlanning Scotland website provides the ability to submit planning applications and appeals on-line.
Online Planning Information: Allows you to view and submit comment on Planning Applications on-line.
Development Plan: The Development Plan is a statement of the Comhairle’s views with regard to development and land use within the Outer Hebrides.
Supplementary Guidance: The Development Plan is supplemented by policies which provide detailed guidance on a range of planning matters.
Development Management (Planning Applications): Details on how to apply for planning permission, planning application forms and how to view planning applications on-line.
(Making a valid representation on a planning application (PDF, 25K))
Area Responsibility (PDF, 60K): Contact information on Building Standards and Planning Service responsibility, by area.
Pre-application Consultation (PAC) for Major and National Developments
Policy On Non Material Variation(PDF, 39K): The criteria against which requests for non-material variations to planning permissions can be considered.
Planning Enforcement Charter (PDF, 260K)
Large scale Wind Farm Development
Planning Performance Statistics
Planning Service - Customer Satisfaction Survey
