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The new application 21/00646/PPD was submitted on 11th Feb 2022

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES - Western Isles Council) have withdrawn their original planning application Ref. No. 19/00311 for Phase1of Spaceport 1 (the first phase of an overall proposed 4 phase development).

This has been replaced by a new application 21/00646/PPD for a Sub-Orbital Vertical Launch Spaceport Facility, submitted on 11th Feb 2022. This is in effect a refinement of the original Phase 1 application.

The Council have advised that all previous objections will not be carried forward. If anyone wishes submit an opinion the ‘competent body’ are required to consider all comments.

The planning documentation for the new application, including an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are available at:

https://planning.cne-siar.gov.uk/PublicAccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=R4RKXJROGNG00

Guidelines on how to object to the planning proposal:

  • Submit comments via the ‘Comments’ / ‘Make a Comment’ facility on the CnES Planning Portal.

  • Or write to the Planning Service at, CnES, Balivanich, Benbecula, HS7 5LA.

Or email to:  planning@cne-siar.gov.uk.

Head all correspondence -  Application Number - 21/00646/PPD - Spaceport 1.

To be considered legitimate, your full name and postal address must be provided when submitting comments.