A summary of the planning applications and drawings, sufficient to explain the developments listed below, are displayed on the interim website of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. https://cne-siar.gov.uk/. (The Online Planning portal is not currently available on account of a Cyber attack on the IT systems of CnES on 7 November 2023). The Listed Building Consent documents and drawings may be viewed at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway HS1 2BW between 0900-1700hrs Monday to Friday by prior appointment. If you wish to make an appointment or obtain further information regarding these applications, please contact the service by email at planning@cne-siar.gov.uk.

Written comments may be made within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice by email to planning@cne-siar.gov.uk or by post to the Planning Service at the address given above, quoting the application reference number:

25/00046/LBC – Tower Guest House, 32 James St, Stornoway, Lewis. Removal of non-original rear porch. Demolition of boundary wall and creation of carparking area in curtilage. Alteration to ground levels and new retaining structure to rear of house. Partial stopping up of existing door opening to create window opening in west elevation. Slapping through of external wall to create door opening from existing window opening in north elevation. Installation of new rooflights and solar panels to roof. Works to remove lathe and plaster; reline walls with plasterboard and internal insultation, in part; creation of concrete slab to ground floor; alterations, removals and additions of non-original partition walls; and installation of replacement UPVC windows.