Planning applicationNES/26/00100/PPD

Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd Blar Buidhe Rathad Shim Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2UT

Awaiting decisionWorth watchingChange of Use & Conversions
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Received

13 March 2026

Validated

20 March 2026

Planning Signals

8 detected traits

Works
Facade / ExteriorRoof WorksWindows & DoorsBoundary Treatment
Specific
Care HomeHeat Pump
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Former care home would be converted to non-domestic multi-occupancy residential for 27 rooms, with access/parking changes, ASHP, solar, new fencing and altered openings.

Impact scale

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6/10
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Application NES/26/00100/PPD

Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd Blar Buidhe Rathad Shim Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2UT

Awaiting decisionChange of Use & ConversionsReceived Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Former care home would be converted to non-domestic multi-occupancy residential for 27 rooms, with access/parking changes, ASHP, solar, new fencing and altered openings.

The record

Reference
NES/26/00100/PPD
Address
Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd Blar Buidhe Rathad Shim Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS1 2UT
Status
Awaiting decision
Category
Change of Use & Conversions
Impact scale
6/10
Authority
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Timeline

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Additional application data

Latitude
58.2135
Longitude
-6.3617

What is proposed

Plain-language summary

Former care home would be converted to non-domestic multi-occupancy residential for 27 rooms, with access/parking changes, ASHP, solar, new fencing and altered openings.

As filed with the council

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.

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