Buildbase Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Shetland Islands took a median of 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 2025/242/PPF Granted

  Huws Gray Ltd Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH

  To realign existing Core Path; stopping up of Freefield Road and erection of security fencing and gates.

  Decided 12 Feb 2026 Full applications

This application is with Shetland Islands for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Shetland Islands decided full applications in a median of 75 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Huws Gray Ltd Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH

  2025/242/PPF Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  To realign existing Core Path; stopping up of Freefield Road and erection of security fencing and gates.

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Huws Grays Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH

  2024/171/PPF Submitted 26 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of security fencing and gates (requiring realignment of part of core path and stopping up of Freefield Road)

  Withdrawn Full applications 21 docs

• 13 Cheyne Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NS

  2026/170/PPF Submitted 20 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Demolition of Existing House and erection of a new dwellinghouse

  Awaiting decision Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• Mareel Carpark Gutters Gaet Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0WQ

  2025/254/PPF Submitted 25 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  To erect a bike shelter within Mareel's carpark with e-bike charging facilities.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 21 Cheyne Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NS

  2023/073/PPF Submitted 3 Apr 2023 250 yards away

  2-storey rear extension on north elevation and porch on south elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 13-15 St Sunniva Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0HL

  2021/178/PPF Submitted 18 May 2021 300 yards away

  Erect front porch

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 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
• 2026/184/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

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 2 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