Planning application
Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd Blar Buidhe Rathad Shim Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2UT
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Change of use of former care home into suis generis non-domestic multi-occupancy residential use for 27 accommodation rooms and up to 15 staff on site. Associated works including: widen existing vehicular access; expanded parking area; install air source heat pumps; roof mounted solar panels; installed 1.8m high timber fencing; revised window openings and replacement doors; existing timber cladding replaced with cement board; single dormer removed on north elevation. Erect 2no. timber gazebos. Erect plant room.
As published by the council, reference 26/00100/PPD
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00100/PPD
- Type
- Planning Permission (Detailed)
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 13 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 20 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Steòrnabhagh A Deas
- Parish
- Sandwick
- Decision by
- Delegate Decision
- Postcode
- HS1 2UT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Mar 2026
Received by Na h-Eileanan Siar
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20 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Archicosm Ltd Agent
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