Victoria Bldgs Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 2026/080/ADV Awaiting decision

  Victoria Bldgs Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

  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)

  Submitted 8 Apr 2026 Advertising

1. 1 Jul 2026

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 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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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 133 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DL

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

  Erect Sign Board

  Granted Advertising 26 docs

• 81 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AD

  2026/122/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed replacement of the existing ATM located on the east facade of Queens Lane with a new ATM within the existing aperture

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 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

• 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