Western Isles Local Plan
Local Plan Process
The Local Plan is the result of a process including several stages of public consultation. In 2005 the Comhairle published the Finalised Western Isles Local Plan and a consultation period followed. Taking account of consultation representations including objections a set of Proposed Modifications to the Plan were approved.
Finalised Western Isles Local Plan (October 2005)
The Finalised Plan, in English-Gaelic bi-lingual format, is available for download as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file [Local Plan (pdf 1696k)]. (NB: This is a large file and may take some time to download depending on the speed of your internet connection.)
Local Plan Maps
The maps associated with the Finalised Local Plan are available for download as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. (NB: These files are large and may take some time to download depending on your internet connection.)
Consultation and Publicity Statement
Prior to preparing the Finalised Local Plan wide ranging consultation has taken place including early engagement with key stakeholders.
- Statement of Consultation & Publicity
(Microsoft Word 670k)

