Overview
The on-line public access system that previously allowed planning applications to be viewed online for the statutory consultation and publicity period is not currently available due to a criminal Cyber incident which occurred on 7 November 2023 and affected IT systems including planning.
The application information currently displayed is a temporary solution to allow online access to key information on an application. For each planning application there is a summary of the application details followed by plans sufficient to explain the development which is the subject of the application. The plans for each application are arranged in order of the date they were advertised in the press and/or subject to neighbour notification. The plans displayed should be sufficient to allow the public and consultation bodies to understand the proposed development. We require to minimise file sizes to ensure they can be accessed. This temporary arrangement does not have the functionality of the public access system. Cases other than planning applications that do not have a statutory requirement for publicity or neighbour notification will not be available to view online.
During this period of disruption to the Planning IT systems, the complete files for current Planning Applications may be examined in person at the offices of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in Stornoway or Balivanich between 09:00 and 17:00 hours Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. An appointment should be made before arriving at the office. Please note that information and documents on previously determined planning applications are not available to view currently.