8 Hangcliff Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EB

1. 15 Jan 2026

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 16 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Shetland Islands granted permission on 4 February 2026, 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4B Reform Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DQ

  2026/200/PPF Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 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

• 72 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DL

  2019/276/ADV Submitted 10 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Sign Board (retrospective application)

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 72A Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DL

  2021/163/PPF Submitted 3 May 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed refurbishment of external walls and replacement windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 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

• 133 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DL

  2020/172/ADV Submitted 26 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Erect Sign Board

  Granted Advertising 26 docs

• Victoria Bldgs Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

  2026/080/ADV Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  To install 1no. LED illuminated acrylic sign, 1no. 8 panel vinyl window signs, 1no. 16 panel vinyl window signs, and 1 no. 6 panel window signs to northwest and northeast elevations of building (part-retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 2026/222/PN Awaiting decision

  Plot (behind New House) Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW

  Prior Notification to erect agricultural building 18m x 9m and create hardstanding.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 2025/121/PA Granted

  1 Nicholson's Bds HILLSIDE ROAD Scalloway Shetland ZE1 0XB

  Replace 2no. windows on Hillside Road elevation from timber to PVC, one 4 pane to single pane to match others.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/137/PN Awaiting decision

  Sandgarth Dale Voe Shetland ZE2 9PT

  Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential).

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/134/PN Awaiting decision

  Cloudin Farmhouse Isle Of Vaila Walls ZE2 9PA

  Prior Notification to erect an agricultural building 18M x 12M

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 2026/098/PN Granted

  Dury Dury Hus Brettabister North Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PR

  Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential).

  Received 20 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Prior approval