How to apply
Applications for planning permission and related consents can be made electronically through ePlanning Scotland following registration for an account. PDF versions of application forms related to each application type and guidance notes for their completion are also available on ePlanning Scotland.
Payments can be made either through the ePlanning Scotland portal when making an application or through Online Payments quoting the application reference.
Privacy statement for planning applicants
Please note that when submitting an application for planning or a planning related consent, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar requires to collect and process your personal data as described in this privacy notice. By proceeding you are confirming that you have read and understood our Privacy and Data Protection information.
Planning information and personal data
All applications and notifications received by the Planning Service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are processed in accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 or the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) and their related regulations.
Your information will be used by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for the purpose of registering, validating, and determining the application submitted. The information will be made available on the public register, and this will include the name and address of the applicant, or the name of the applicant and name and address of the agent, where applicable. Personal email address, signatures, contact numbers and any financial information will be redacted from public viewing, but we will hold this information within our planning system for lawful purposes.
Your information could also be used to contact you or your agent, if applicable, regarding the application for the following reasons:
- If there are validation requirements
- To acknowledge registration of a valid application
- If there are representations to the application
- If the application is being reported to a committee
- If the application needs to be revised
- If the application is withdrawn or returned
- When a decision is made
Who else will we share your information with?
We will only use this information in conjunction with your application. Your information (excluding personal contact numbers, email address and signatures) will be shared with statutory and other consultees.
This is a statutory requirement under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.
Information Security
Access to your information will only be given to authorised members of staff within the Planning Service who are required to process it for the purposes outlined above. Please note that anyone who has access to the internet can view the planning applications online, even if they have not registered as a user.
Accuracy of your information
We will take all reasonable precautions to protect personal data (e.g. email address, telephone number and signatures), from accidental or deliberate loss or unauthorised disclosure. We will process the information given at the time of your application. If your information is not accurate or you have concerns over the display of your personal data on documents displayed on-line you or an agent appointed by you can let us know by email at planning@cne-siar.gov.uk or by telephone on 01851 822690 or 01870 604990.
Why do you need my information?
You have asked us to provide you with a planning service, so we need your name, address, and payment details and for ease of contact with you a telephone number and email address. Without this we will not be able to provide you with that service.