Comment on a Planning Application

Please read the guidance below and the overarching Privacy Statement of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, prior to submitting a comment.

Guidance on the handling of data submitted by parties making a Planning Representation

Representations should be submitted within 14 days* of the advertised date or if neighbour notified within 21 days* of the date on any neighbour notice. (*30 days if the application is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application).

Representations can be submitted via the planning portal, by email to planning.representations@cne-siar.gov.uk or in writing to the postal address below.

Any representations require to include the planning application reference number and the address of the proposed development.

To be considered a valid representation, all submissions must contain the name, full postal address and email address of the person submitting the representation and should only raise matters that are relevant to planning. Matters relevant to planning are termed ‘Material Considerations’. The Planning Advisory Service has published independent guidance on Material Considerations.

Planning officers cannot enter into detailed correspondence or discussions with individual contributors on representations made or questions posed. The planning assessment will consider all relevant planning matters and be documented in a 'Report on Handling' of the application.

All representations received are a matter of public record and are collated for review together with all other relevant planning matters, at the end of the statutory consultation period. Contributors are respectfully requested to refrain from submitting personal, malicious or defamatory comments.