Planning applicationNES/25/00262/PAN

Switching Station Balallan Lochs Isle Of Lewis

DecidedWorth watchingNew-Build & Major Development
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454 of 455 official records received 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2026 were available when checked on 6 Sept 2026. 1 records from that period are still being added or checked.

Proposals and decisions come from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Additional summaries and analysis are being added where verified.

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Received

25 July 2025

Validated

30 July 2025

Planning Signals

5 detected traits

Works
Landscaping
Specific
Access RoadsPeatland RestorationSubstationTemporary Construction Compound
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Plans for a 132kV electricity switching station with platforms, access and landscaping, plus earthworks and peatland reprofiling for an expanded site.

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Application NES/25/00262/PAN

Switching Station Balallan Lochs Isle Of Lewis

DecidedNew-Build & Major DevelopmentReceived Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Plans for a 132kV electricity switching station with platforms, access and landscaping, plus earthworks and peatland reprofiling for an expanded site.

The record

Reference
NES/25/00262/PAN
Address
Switching Station Balallan Lochs Isle Of Lewis
Status
Decided
Category
New-Build & Major Development
Impact scale
8/10
Authority
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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What is proposed

Plain-language summary

Plans for a 132kV electricity switching station with platforms, access and landscaping, plus earthworks and peatland reprofiling for an expanded site.

As filed with the council

Construct and operate a 132kV Switching Station. Including associated earthworks, formation of platforms, landscaping, means of access, temporary construction compounds and peatland reprofiling and improvement.

Supporting documents(4)