Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/182/PPF Awaiting decision

  Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

  To erect a 12m x 4m polycrub.

  Submitted 31 Aug 2026
• 2021/355/NMV Granted

  Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

  Non-material variation - Revision to external sprinkler tank

  Decided 3 Dec 2024 Full applications

1. 22 Sep 2025

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 25 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Grant subject to conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Shetland Islands granted permission on 24 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.

• North Haven Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

  2026/011/PPF Submitted 16 Jan 2026 0.2 miles away

  Erection of new winch house.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• South Haven Beach Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

  2024/242/HRA Submitted 17 Sep 2024 0.2 miles away

  To use replacement rock on South Haven beach to protect the road to North Haven harbour under Class 31 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992.

  Decided 6 docs

• North Haven Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

  2023/142/DCON2 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 0.2 miles away

  Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 6 - Programme of Archaeological Work

  Granted Conditions

• North Haven Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

  2023/142/NMV Submitted 19 Jul 2024 0.2 miles away

  Updated Construction Bird Mitigation Plan

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• 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
• 2026/052/PPF Granted

  Land To The East Of A970, Hill Of Wethersta, Shetland.

  The erection of 2 no. wind turbines (each with a generating capacity of up to 5MW), with a maximum hub height of 67 metres and a maximum blade tip height of 107 metres, and erection of substation building and associated infrastructure.

  Received 6 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/093/PPF Granted

  Whirlie Sandwick Shetland ZE2 9HN

  To construct Cabin with ASHP for family use only, create new car parking area; connect to existing septic tank; install surface water soakaway.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/116/PPF Granted

  Cunningsburgh FC Changing Room Da Moors Cunningsburgh Shetland ZE2 9HB

  7.4m x 4.7m extension to changing facility

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications