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Shetland Islands planning applications
381 applications. 99% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 381 planning applications from Shetland Islands. 304 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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2023/142/DCON9 Awaiting decision
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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2023/084/DCON16 Awaiting decision
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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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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2024/220/DCON Awaiting decision
Stove Kirk Inchrye Stove Sandwick Shetland ZE2 9FX
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (SW Agreement) of planning application 2024/220/PPF.
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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
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2026/151/PPF Status unknown
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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2026/150/PPF Awaiting decision
Da Fustra Westing Unst Shetland ZE2 9DW
Erection of a single storey read extension, decking and soakaway.
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2026/149/LBC Awaiting decision
Brough Lodge Fetlar Shetland
Convert Brough Lodge to Small Hotel. Restore and upgrade fabric, structure, install services, carry out repairs and make alterations to main building, gardens and selected outbuildings
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2026/148/PPF Awaiting decision
Plot Adjacent Port Business Park Lerwick Shetland
Erection of a shunt reactor, 2.4-metre-high fence with vehicular access gates; erect 2 no. CCTV columns and 1 no. lighting column; install 1 no. oil interceptor and sump.
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2026/082/DCON1 Awaiting decision
Church Of Scotland Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 02 (Photographic Survey) & Condition 03 (Pew Details) of planning application 2026/082/LBC.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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2026/137/PN Granted
Sandgarth Dale Voe Shetland ZE2 9PT
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential).
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2023/084/DCON7 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 26: (Archaeological Works) of planning application 2023/084/VCON.
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2026/059/PPF Granted
Plot Clack Catfirth South Nesting Shetland
Erection of no. 2 dwellinghouses, formation of vehicular access, erection of 1m post and wire boundary fence, installation of septic tank and infiltration system, installation of air source heat pump and associated landscaping and drainage works.
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2023/084/DCON13 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: 32 (Aggregate Sources) of planning application 2023/084/VCON.
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2024/006/DCON3 Granted
Luggies Knowe Hill Of Gremista, Reference HU 46191 45162.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition: 6 (Decommissioning) of planning application 2024/006/PPF
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2026/008/WL Granted
Sand Lodge Foreshore, Cullivoe, Yell, Shetland
To install a submersible water pump in a protective rock gabion with associated pipework between MHWS and MLWS to supply water to a domestic water source heat pump system
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2026/102/PPF Granted
Knowes Tirvister Ollaberry Shetland ZE2 9RU
Demolish existing south gable elevation extension and erect a two-storey extension; install surface water soakaway and air source heat pump
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2026/122/LBC Granted
81 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AD
Proposed replacement of the existing ATM located on the east facade of Queens Lane with a new ATM within the existing aperture
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2025/234/PPF Granted
Land East Of The A968 Firth ZE2 9TE
Erection of substation building comprising of 1 x switchroom, palisade fencing, associated hard standing/storage, parking and access; change of use to industrial land.
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2026/072/LBC Granted
Voxter Outdoor Centre Voxter Brae Shetland ZE2 9QP
Installation of lead flashings to roof skews. Localised like-for-like replacement of damaged slates
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 152 50%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 92 30%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 60 20%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Shetland Islands decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Shetland Islands decided 304 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 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Shetland Islands decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 304 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 50% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Shetland Islands?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 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.
Cite these figures
Shetland Islands: 381 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 304 decided, 99% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 381 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.