Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA

1. 1 Jul 2026

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 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.

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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• Plot Bigton Shetland

  2024/255/PPF Submitted 9 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  To erect single storey dwellinghouse and install air source heat pump; create new access road, parking and turning; install new surface water soakaway.

  Granted Full applications 28 docs
  Small domestic

• Stakkadale Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA

  `2025/280/PPF Submitted 29 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Install 2 x Roof Mounted Stainless Steel Flues for Coffee Roastery Machine to Existing Building.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Stakkadale Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA

  2025/280/PPF Submitted 29 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Install 2 x Roof Mounted Stainless Steel Flues for Coffee Roastery Machine to Existing Building.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Stakkadale Cafe Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA

  2025/221/ADV Submitted 28 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  Individual letter signage applied directly to south elevation overall dimensions of sign to be 3000mm x 415mm, Jet Black letters with LED downlighters.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Hymhus Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF

  2024/275/LBC Submitted 4 Nov 2024 0.3 miles away

  Install air source heat pump; replacement windows; restore outbuilding; carry out external works

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Hymhus Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF

  2024/274/PPF Submitted 4 Nov 2024 0.3 miles away

  Install air source heat pump and carry out internal works

  Granted Full applications 14 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
• 2026/184/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
• 2025/242/DCON1 Awaiting decision

  Buildbase Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH

  Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (realigned Core Path) of planning application 2025/242/PPF.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 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