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Shetland Islands planning applications
679 applications. 99% approved. 57 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 679 planning applications from Shetland Islands. 343 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Shetland Islands takes a median of 59 days to decide a planning application, ranking 112 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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2026/083/NMV Awaiting decision
Vita Huset Muckle Roe Shetland ZE2 9QW
Non-Material Variation to vary permission 2026/083/PPF to change Wall Cladding Colour
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2026/013/PAM Awaiting decision
Lee Of Burrafirth, Aith Voe
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
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2024/303/DCON15 Awaiting decision
600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 23 (Fencing Details) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.
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2026/192/PPF Awaiting decision
Brae High School Brae Shetland ZE2 9QJ
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.
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2026/188/PPF Awaiting decision
Land West Of Culsetter Park, Brae, Shetland
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
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2026/187/CLUP Awaiting decision
Thule Bar Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL
Install 2 x2m Awnings above the front door entrance and side entrance.
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2026/186/PPF Awaiting decision
Rose Cottage, Baltasound, Unst. Shetland.
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.
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2026/184/PPF Awaiting decision
23 Gressy Loan Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YB
To erect single storey extension to south elevation, install SUDS device and relocate oil tank
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2026/183/PPF Awaiting decision
8 Fogralea Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE
Gable garage extension with alterations to a vehicular access.
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2026/182/PPF Awaiting decision
Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU
To erect a 12m x 4m polycrub.
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2026/181/PPF Awaiting decision
Fjord Upper Strand Gott Tingwall Shetland ZE2 9SG
Construct timber access ramp with timber handrails around north and western corner/extent of dwellinghouse and construct level concrete end platform
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2025/242/DCON1 Awaiting decision
Buildbase Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (realigned Core Path) of planning application 2025/242/PPF.
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2026/176/PPF Awaiting decision
Plot (East Of Hillgrind) Firth Mossbank Shetland
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.
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2024/260/DCON1 Granted
Papa Stour Ferry Waiting Shelter Papa Stour Harbour Papa Stour Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Fencing Details) & 08 ( Waste Materials) of planning application 2024/260/PPF
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2026/173/PN Awaiting decision
Booth Park Croft, Huxter, Whalsay, Shetland
Prior Notification for Agricultural shed 14M x 9M and upgrade and extend access track.
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2026/172/PPF Awaiting decision
Plot Lower Hillside Gulberwick Shetland
2 No. self-catering glamping pods, drainage works, and timber boundary fence 1.2M - 1.8M.
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2026/171/TCA Granted
Lowrie'S 8 Ladysmith Road Scalloway Shetland ZE1 0XD
The trees are a group of Sycamore trees (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Remove small lateral branches touching flats, pruning to main stem; no crown reduction.
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2024/303/DCON14 Granted
600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 09 (CEMP) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.
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2026/170/PPF Awaiting decision
13 Cheyne Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NS
Demolition of Existing House and erection of a new dwellinghouse
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2026/169/PPF Awaiting decision
Area Of Land Between Upper Glebe, Fullaburn And Football Pitch Bressay
Adding services, foundations and construction of a 12 m x 4 m polycrub for community use with accessible paths.
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2026/165/PPF Awaiting decision
Parkgate (East) Voe Shetland ZE2 9QS
To site a static caravan for residential use (retrospective)
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2026/166/LBC Awaiting decision
Sandlodge Sandwick Shetland ZE2 9HP
Works to dormer windows including removal of existing leadwork, replacement of timber sarking and structure with new treated timber, fitting new breather membrane and backing paper with necessary air gaps and fitting new lead with original lead roll in centre of roof, insulation to be fitted within the timber structure to roof and dormer sides and replacement of stone roof with lead roof.
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2023/084/DCON19 Granted
Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 40 (Shetland Clay Target Club) of planning application 2023/084/VCON
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2026/164/PPF Awaiting decision
Coastguard Station Knab Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AX
Erection of a replacement 28m high galvanised steel lattice radio mast upon which 7 folded dipole antennas and a sloping long wire antenna will be mounted.
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2026/088/DCON Granted
Sandlodge Cullivoe Yell Shetland ZE2 9DD
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (Otter Survey) of planning application 2026/088/PPF.
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2026/013/MPN Awaiting decision
Lee Of Burrafirth, Aith Voe
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
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2026/163/PPF Decided
5 Baila Croft Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EY
To demolish existing entrance porch and erect single storey extension to existing dwellinghouse.
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2023/084/DCON18 Granted
Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 20 (Surface Water Monitoring) of planning application 2023/084/VCON
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2024/234/NMV Granted
Brevik Cottages Burgh Road Lerwick Shetland
Non Material Variation to vary permission 2024/234/NMV - Install Ventilation & ventilation terminals to roof, ventilation terminals shown on west, north and south elevations and removal of standing seam to lean-to extension at east elevation.
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2026/161/PPF Awaiting decision
Former Raf Site Games Court Haroldswick Unst Shetland ZE2 9TJ
Two storey Mission Control Centre building (Class 4) , 5 associated support buildings comprising: a security use cabin; toilet block; back up ground station x 2; and Range Control, and infrastructure including security perimeter fencing and gates, storage slab and new private foul sewer.
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2026/162/ECUCON Awaiting decision
Neshion Energy Park Land To East Of Sullom Voe Oil Terminal Mossbank Shetland
Consultation in relation to a Section 36 application under the Electricity Act 1989 for 8 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 200m, battery energy storage and associated infrastructure at Neshion Energy Park.
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2026/011/MVCON Awaiting decision
Railsbrough Catfirth
Section 42 application to vary condition no. 3 of Planning Permission 2025/019/MAR to extend the time period for the temporary storage of 4 x 160m-circumference pens and 1 x 120m circumference pen (not to be used for production) for an additional 12 months
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2026/012/MVCON Awaiting decision
Laxfirth Tingwall
Section 42 application to vary condition no. 2 of Planning Permission 2025/020/MAR to extend the time period for the temporary storage of 5 x 160m-circumference pens (not to be used for production) for an additional 12 months
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2026/160/PPF Decided
20 Gardentown Symbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AB
Erect 3.0 x 3.0m polycrub polytunnel
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2025/306/DCON Granted
4 Hillcrest Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0ST
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition 5 (Surface Water) of planning application 2025/306/PPF
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2026/159/PPF Awaiting decision
Kveldsro House Hotel 20 Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ
Installation of a new external pedestrian accessible ramp with handrail, inc alterations to doors and windows, onsite parking adjustments, a new covered cycle rack and a new rooflight.
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2026/158/PPF Awaiting decision
Brough Lodge Fetlar Shetland
Change use of Brough Lodge and outbuildings from domestic to hotel, upgrade access track and parking area. Restore and upgrade fabric, install services including new septic tank.
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2026/157/PPF Decided
16 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
Installation of two compact external CCTV security cameras to South elevation facing east and west.
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2023/084/DCON17 Granted
Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 35 (Terrestrial Television and Radio Interference Mitigation Plan) of planning application 2023/084/VCON
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2025/132/DCON Granted
Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Waste Materials) of planning application 2023/084/PPF.
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2023/112/DCON Granted
14 South Lochside Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RA
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Scottish Water) of planning application 2023/112/PPF.
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2026/010/MVCON Awaiting decision
Pobie Sukka Ronas Voe
Section 42 application to vary condition no. 2 of Planning Permission 2024/006/MAR to extend the time period for the temporary storage of a concrete feed barge at an existing fallow salmon farm for an additional 12 months
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2025/256/DCON Awaiting decision
Annfield Sand Garderhouse Shetland ZE2 9NQ
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning application 2025/256/PPF.
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2023/084/DCON16 Granted
Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 33 (Ice Throw) of planning application 2023/084/VCON
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2023/142/DCON9 Granted
North Haven Pier Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 6 (Archaelogical work) of Planning Application 2023/142/PPF.
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2026/009/WL Awaiting decision
Bluemull Sound, Cullivoe
To continue deployment of an existing tidal array & associated works.
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2026/156/PN Awaiting decision
Apportionments Between Burn Of Selivoe To West And Sand Field Hill To The East HU303486
Prior Notification - Peatland Restoration
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2026/153/PPF Awaiting decision
Former Raf Site Haroldswick Unst Shetland ZE2 9TJ
Erection of 9 self-contained modular accommodation units and associated support infrastructure (Temporary 5 year period).
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2026/152/PPF Awaiting decision
Former Raf Site Games Court Haroldswick Unst Shetland ZE2 9TJ
Erection of 23 self-contained modular accommodation units and associated support infrastructure (Temporary 5 year period)
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2026/154/PPF Awaiting decision
Lerwick Hotel 15 South Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RB
To demolish existing two storey hotel bedroom wing and build new 3 storey bedroom wing in its place with SUDs and landscaping
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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2021/002/DCON2 Granted
Land At Northdale, Haroldswick, Unst
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 3 (Public Road Evidence of Agreement), of Planning Application Ref 2021/002/PPF
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2021/005/DCON3 Granted
Land At Lamba Ness, Unst, Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Conditions19 (Operational Environmental Management Plan), Condition 20 (Operational Management Plan), Condition 24 (Architectural Details of Hangar A), Condition 26 (Lighting Strategy), Condition 27 (Interpretation (Heritage) Strategy), Condition 28 (Access Management Plan) of Planning Application Ref. 2021/005/PPF
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2021/005/NMV Granted
Land At Lamba Ness, Unst, Shetland
Non-material variation - Amendments to detailed design of Hangar A
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2023/084/DCON18 Granted
Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 20 (Surface Water Monitoring) of planning application 2023/084/VCON
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2026/136/PPF Decided
6 Vatna Gaet South Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PP
Single storey extension to north elevation of existing house to accommodate new kitchen, lounge and shower room
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2026/157/PPF Decided
16 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
Installation of two compact external CCTV security cameras to South elevation facing east and west.
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2026/160/PPF Decided
20 Gardentown Symbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AB
Erect 3.0 x 3.0m polycrub polytunnel
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2026/119/LBC Decided
1 Veensgarth Gott Tingwall Shetland ZE2 9SB
Replace all existing double glazed sash and case windows with Nordan triple glazed lookalike sash and case windows
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2024/105/DCON1 Granted
Workshop Staney Hill Industrial Estate Lerwick Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 5 (SUD's Details Pre-commencement)
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2026/138/PPF Decided
Bruce Hostel Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BA
Proposed change of use, restoration and conversion of former hostel building and groundskeepers cottage to form 8 no flats plus 1 no. 1 bedroom residential unit. Demolition of block-built fire-stair extension & outbuilding stores / garage, reconfiguration of parking & landscaping.
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 578 decisions from Shetland Islands between 2002 and 2026, part of 679 applications on record. Over that period 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 528 granted against 3 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 278 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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2002/212/NID Granted
Jubilee Park King Harald Street Lerwick ZE1 0EQ
Erect a pavilion to accommodate park keepers equipment, public toilets, ancillary facilities for bowlers and users of other park facilities
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2003/096/NS Decided
Hawksness, Laxfirth Voe
To develop (Mussel) site
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2004/237/PCD Granted
North Brae Brae ZE2 9QG
Erect garage/workshop
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2004/220/PCD Granted
Clousta Bixter ZE2 9LX
Erect shellfish farm shore base, with associated jetty, sea water intake pipe and septic tank with sea outfall
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2006/444/PCD Granted
Rohaven East Voe Scalloway ZE1 0US
Extend existing dwellinghouse (north-west elevation)
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2007/502/PCD Granted
Semblister Bixter ZE2 9NG
Erect dwellinghouse
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2018/335/DCON12 Granted
Central Mainland Shetland
Discharge of Condition 39 - Geotechnical Engineer - Planning Application 2018/335/ECUCON
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2019/025/MPN Granted
Lippie Geo Clift Sound
Application for prior notification under classes 21A and 21B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended): Revision of approved scheme from 10 x 80m circumference cages to 6 x 100m circumference cages, and relocation of a feed barge of a different size, colour and design within the existing site area, Lippie Geo, Clift Sound
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2019/287/APN Granted
Da Cro Duke Street Hamnavoe Burra Shetland ZE2 9LA
Erect polytunnel
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2019/273/PPF Granted
Innersand Sand Garderhouse Shetland ZE2 9NQ
Alterations to existing house & new single storey conservatory extension to East Elevation with ASHP and Decking
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 166 48%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 105 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 72 21%
Planning agents in Shetland Islands
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Vega Technical Services (Shetland) Limited 100% granted overall 78
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Malcolmson Architects 100% granted overall 42
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David Bell Planning Ltd 100% granted overall 39
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PJP Architects LLP 100% granted overall 31
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nee gibson architects 86% granted overall 21
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CASE Shetland Ltd 100% granted overall 20
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Macaulay Miller Architecture Ltd 100% granted overall 19
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Alan McKay Architect 100% granted overall 14
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Shetland Islands decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Shetland Islands decided 343 planning applications. 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Shetland Islands?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Shetland Islands decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 343 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 48% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 79% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Shetland Islands decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 578 decisions from Shetland Islands between 2002 and 2026, out of 679 applications on record. Across that whole period 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Shetland Islands?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 48 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Shetland Islands's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Shetland Islands: 679 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 343 decided, 99% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 381 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 578 in total, 99% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.