Flat 5 17 Hillhead Lerwick Shetland

1. 15 Sep 2025

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 16 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Grant subject to conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Scottishbuildingwarrant: BW/2025/099 (Building Work Started)

Shetland Islands granted permission on 18 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19 Bank Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DT

  2025/238/TCA Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  To cut back existing tree and remove branches.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 7, 7a, 9, 9a, 22, 22a, 24, 24A Pitt Lane, Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YP

  2025/269/CAC Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of two buildings comprising eight flatted dwellings.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 16 docs

• Mountalt House Bank Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EB

  2026/076/PPF Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of part of building from Class 10 (non-residential institution) to sui generis (1 no. flatted dwelling)

  Granted Full applications 20 docs
  Domestic

• 7, 7a, 9, 9a, 22, 22a, 24, 24A Pitt Lane, Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YP

  2025/269/DCON Submitted 12 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 02 (Letter of contract)& 03 (Material disposal) of planning application 2025/269/CAC.

  Granted Conditions

• 4B Reform Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DQ

  2026/200/PPF Submitted 22 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  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

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 8 Pitt Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DP

  2022/322/PPF Submitted 8 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Replacing single glazing windows and external doors to double glazing.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 026/188/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

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/183/PPF Awaiting decision

  8 Fogralea Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE

  Gable garage extension with alterations to a vehicular access.

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/081/PPF Granted

  The site is on the west side of the road into Challister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE1 9AN

  To construct a timber frame building to house an accessible toilet for public use and a storage room; install SUDS device; and carry out associated ground works.

  Received 9 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/103/PPF Granted

  Mossy Hill Wind Farm Lerwick Shetland

  To construct a temporary access track approximately 210 meters in length to link Mossy Hill Windfarm with Staneyhill Quarry

  Received 22 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications