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Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Shetland Islands. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
10,492Searchable applications
136Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 8,265 approved or refused records
137Refused applications

8,128 approved · 137 refused · 286 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Nov 2002 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.

More application records

  1. Decided2024/260/DCON1

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Fencing Details) & 08 ( Waste Materials) of planning application 2024/260/PPF

    Papa Stour Ferry Waiting Shelter Papa Stour Harbour Papa Stour Shetland

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  2. Decided2026/176/PPF

    Erection of single storey dwellinghouse with integral double garage, with ASHP and timber decking, formation of vehicular access, and erection of 1.2M post and wire fence, and associated landscaping and drainage works.

    Plot (East Of Hillgrind) Firth Mossbank Shetland

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  3. Decided2026/181/PPF

    Construct timber access ramp with timber handrails around north and western corner/extent of dwellinghouse and construct level concrete end platform

    Fjord Upper Strand Gott Tingwall Shetland ZE2 9SG

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  4. Decided2026/182/PPF

    To erect a 12m x 4m polycrub.

    Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  5. Pending Consideration2025/242/DCON1

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (realigned Core Path) of planning application 2025/242/PPF.

    Buildbase Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  6. Awaiting decision2026/183/PPF

    Gable garage extension with alterations to a vehicular access.

    8 Fogralea Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  7. Awaiting decision2026/184/PPF

    To erect single storey extension to south elevation, install SUDS device and relocate oil tank

    23 Gressy Loan Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YB

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  8. Pending Consideration2026/185/PPF

    Create vehicular access.

    8 South Lochside Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RA

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  9. Pending Consideration2026/186/PPF

    To demolish existing dwellinghouse and erect new single storey dwellinghouse with ASHP and timber decking and detached domestic workshop and storage building, extend vehicular access, erect boundary fence and associated landscaping and drainage works.

    Rose Cottage, Baltasound, Unst. Shetland.

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  10. Pending Consideration2026/187/CLUP

    Install 2 x2m Awnings above the front door entrance and side entrance.

    Thule Bar Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  11. Pending Consideration2026/188/PPF

    Full Planning Permission for the construction of new access road and associated drainage infrastructure; and Planning Permission in Principle for ten number 1-2 storey detached residential dwellings for Culsetter Park Phase 3 housing development

    Land West Of Culsetter Park, Brae, Shetland

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  12. Pending Consideration2026/191/LBC

    Proposal for the installation of Internal Wall Insulation, Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation, replacement Windows & Doors.

    Old Kirk Strom Whiteness Shetland ZE2 9GJ

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  13. Pending Consideration2026/192/PPF

    Erection of a new Brae Campus incorporating ELC, primary, secondary and enhanced learning provision with associated car parking and provision of external landscape spaces within the boundary of the existing Brae primary and secondary school site and adjacent pitch.

    Brae High School Brae Shetland ZE2 9QJ

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  14. Pending Consideration2026/193/CLUP

    Site residential caravan on ground belonging to Mountalt House as accommodation for a 4 year period while the owner develops building.

    Mountalt House Hangcliff Lane Lerwick Shetland

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  15. Pending Consideration2026/013/PAM

    Application for prior notification under classes 21A, 21B, 21C and 21G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended): To modify an existing fish farm by replacing 10 x 90m-circumference cages with 8 x 100m-circumference cages, to replace existing barge in same location, to change top net system to pole-supported top nets and to change moorings

    Lee Of Burrafirth, Aith Voe

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  16. Decided2024/303/DCON15

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 23 (Fencing Details) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  17. Pending Consideration2026/195/PPP

    To erect dwellinghouse; Parking for 2 vehicles and turning, install associated drainage (Planning Permission in Principle).

    Site Vatster Yell Shetland ZE2 9BU

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  18. Pending Consideration2026/083/NMV

    Non-Material Variation to vary permission 2026/083/PPF to change Wall Cladding Colour

    Vita Huset Muckle Roe Shetland ZE2 9QW

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  19. Decided2026/197/CLUP

    Would we require permission to change the colour of our roof that requires refurbishment or replacement with like for like tiles from the current colour red to black/grey.

    41 Kantersted Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RJ

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  20. Pending Consideration2026/198/PPF

    Proposed change of use of buildings/areas at Gott Farm from solely agricultural use to mixed use for agriculture, contractor storage of plant and machinery and management from portable office. Additionally proposed extension of hardstanding, and the installation of 4 containers on the Nissan hut yard, and 4 containers on the new hardstanding area, and the construction of a 2.5m high wooden fence.

    Site Adjacent To Gott Farm Gott Tingwall Shetland ZE2 9SE

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  21. Pending Consideration2026/199/PPF

    To site glamping pod, formation of vehicular access, erection of 1.2m post and wire boundary fence with a section of timber screening 1.8m High and associated landscaping and drainage works.

    Plot Lochend Croft Isbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AJ

    Received 18 Sept 2026
  22. Pending Consideration2026/200/PPF

    To replace window and change use of 1st floor commercial office to additional living accommodation to serve existing residential unit (maisonette spread over 2nd and 3rd floors) and to undertake alterations to 2nd floor layout to accommodate a new internal linking stairwell

    4B Reform Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DQ

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  23. Decided2026/201/TCA

    Crown reduction and selective thinning of a group of sycamore trees to reduce overhanging branches and minimise shading impacts on neighbouring properties. Reduction of whitebeam trees due to their significant lean towards a boundary wall and overhang above an adjacent lane. Pruning of a willow tree to improve its condition and manage growth

    9 Annsbrae Place Lerwick ZE1 0BW

    Received 21 Sept 2026
  24. Unknown2026/202/PPF

    To site static caravan with associated landscaping and drainage works, extend existing access and create parking and turning for 2 vehicles erect 1M post and wire fence

    Kjeldaberry Skellister South Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PP

    Received 24 Sept 2026

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Shetland Islands, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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