Plot Lower Hillside Gulberwick Shetland

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Shetland Islands

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Pending Consideration

   Previously Unknown.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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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• Vaternish Gulberwick Shetland ZE2 9JX

  2024/270/PPF Submitted 30 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  To demolish existing attached garage and erect new extension to the south and east elevations of existing dwellinghouse; erect new detached garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Domestic

• Makira Gulberwick Shetland ZE2 9JX

  2023/067/PPF Submitted 27 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Proposed extension to existing dwelling house

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Domestic

• Plot 1 Gulberwick Shetland

  2020/144/DCON1 Submitted 10 Aug 2021 300 yards away

  Application to discharge condition 9 (surface water drainage) of planning application 2020/144/PPF

  Granted Conditions

• Sand House/Cottage Lower Hillside Gulberwick Shetland

  2025/312/PPF Submitted 17 Dec 2025 400 yards away

  Demolish Existing 4 Bedroom House and garage. Construct new storey and half, 4-Bedroom house with separate garage and ASHP.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 19 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
• 2026/081/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