Council seek to prepare a land register

As part of the process, the Planning Service has been in touch with land owners with a view to preparing a Housing Land Audit to ensure there is a sufficient land supply that is suitable for construction.

The Comhairle is keen to engage with developers, agents and any land owners to identify potential land or sites available for both private and affordable housing in all areas, but particularly in rural areas. Inclusion in the Housing Land Audit does not indicate that the land would be committed for housing or that development would be guaranteed. Any potential development would still be subject to further feasibility work and the usual planning process. If you have land which could potentially be available for housing please contact the Planning Service on [email protected] January 5.

In addition, the Chair of the Communities and Housing Committee, Councillor Kenny John MacLeod recently wrote to all Grazings Committees. Councillor MacLeod said, “I am seeking views on what could be done to increase housing opportunities in rural areas, particularly in regard to the provision of suitable land for young people. I am particularly interested in hearing about any successful projects to make land available for housing, or examples of good practice. I am also hoping to elicit information around challenges encountered.”

For further information, contact Mary Ann Graham, Housing Development Officer, on [email protected].