Spiorad na Mara – a proposed offshore windfarm, located approximately 5-13km off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis – has agreed to a request from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) to extend the determination period for the planning application related to the project’s Onshore Transmission Works.
As a result, the Comhairle has extended the deadline for submitting public comments to 12 August 2026, providing consultees and members of the public with additional time to review the application.
“We are committed to working constructively with local communities, stakeholders, and decision makers throughout the planning process.” said Martin Whyte, Project Director. “We have agreed to this extension to help ensure that all parties have sufficient time to review our application and provide informed feedback.”
The application and all associated documents can be viewed on the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar website, https://planning.cne-siar.gov.uk/PublicAccess/, and on the Spiorad na Mara website, www.spioradnamara.co.uk.
In addition to the Comhairle office in Stornoway (during office hours), printed copies of the full onshore planning application, including all drawings and visualisations, will remain available for inspection at the following locations up to, and including Wednesday 12 August. available for inspection at the following locations up to, and including Wednesday 12 August.
| Location | Address | Opening Hours |
| Stornoway Library | 19 Cromwell St, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2DA | Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 17:00 Saturday 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Horshader Community Development | Raebhat House, North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9BD | 1 Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 17:00 Friday 9:00 – 16:00 |
| Carloway Community Centre | Knock, Carloway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9AU | 2 Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 |
1 Horshader Community Development will not be open on 30 July due to their scheduled chiropody practice visits.
2 These are the core opening hours for Carloway Community Centre, though the venue may be open longer most days. The EIAR and associated documents will be available to view during the full opening hours each day. The Community Centre will not be open on 4 and 5 August due to the Carloway Show.
Copies of the Non-Technical Summary of the EIAR are available at a number of local venues for members of the public to take away or may be requested by emailing spioradnamara@northlandpower.com or calling +44 (0)7442 585935.
For further information on the project, please visit www.spioradnamara.co.uk.
Contact:
Steve Thomas
Communications Lead, Northland Power
+44 (0)7359 597354
steve.thomas@northlandpower.com
About Spiorad na Mara
Spiorad na Mara is a proposed offshore wind farm, located approximately 5-13 km off the west coast of Lewis. With an expected installed capacity of around 900 MW, it could meet the equivalent average annual electricity needs of around 1.2 million3 Scottish homes with renewable electricity and save more than 1.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year.
Further information is available at www.spioradnamara.co.uk
About Northland Power
Northland Power is a Canada-based global power producer dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition. Founded in 1987, with almost four decades of experience, Northland has a long history of developing, owning and operating a diversified mix of energy infrastructure assets, including offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage, and natural gas. Northland also supplies energy through a regulated utility.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in seven countries, Northland owns or has an economic interest in 3.5 GW of gross operating generating capacity, 2.2 GW under construction and an inventory of early to mid-stage development opportunities encompassing approximately 10 GW of potential capacity.
Publicly traded since 1997, Northland’s Common Shares, Series 1 and Series 2 Preferred Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols NPI, NPI.PR.A and NPI.PR.B, respectively.
About ESB
ESB is involved in six offshore wind projects and 2GW of onshore wind projects in Scotland as part of its drive for a 5GW renewable electricity portfolio across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain by 2030. Since its foundation almost 100 years ago, ESB has always been fully invested in the lives of the customers and communities we serve. We have set a target to achieve net zero by 2040 and have committed to do this in a way that enables communities and natural habitats to thrive. Our focus is on developing and connecting renewables, building resilient infrastructure and empowering our customers to live healthier, more sustainable lives using clean electricity.