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Planning applications in Lerwick

PlanIndex holds 141 planning applications from Lerwick ward, the earliest from 2021, the newest from October 2026. 99% of clear-cut decisions were approvals.

141
Applications since 2021
99%
Approved clear-cut outcomes
56 days
Median decision Shetland Islands, year to December 2026

Applications in Lerwick

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  • 2024/234/NMV1 Awaiting decision

    Brevik Cottages Burgh Road Lerwick Shetland

    Non Material Variation to vary permission 2024/234/PPF - Change of Cladding to rear extension; Front Porch Door widened, with changes to colour and to glazing in line with building regs; all windows to be painted RAL 1013 Oyster White

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 2026/209/TCA Granted

    4 Gardie Court Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0GG

    Mature Sycamore Tree Removal

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/200/PPF Awaiting decision

    4B Reform Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DQ

    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

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026
  • 2026/197/CLUP Decided

    41 Kantersted Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RJ

    Would we require permission to change the colour of our roof that requires refurbishment or replacement with like for like tiles from the current colour red to black/grey.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 2026/193/CLUP Awaiting decision

    Mountalt House Hangcliff Lane Lerwick Shetland

    Site residential caravan on ground belonging to Mountalt House as accommodation for a 4 year period while the owner develops building.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 2024/303/DCON15 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 23 (Fencing Details) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 2026/187/CLUP Awaiting decision

    Thule Bar Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

    Install 2 x2m Awnings above the front door entrance and side entrance.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 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

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/183/PPF Awaiting decision

    8 Fogralea Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE

    Gable garage extension with alterations to a vehicular access.

    Submitted 31 Aug 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.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 2024/303/DCON14 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 09 (CEMP) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026
  • 2026/170/PPF Awaiting decision

    13 Cheyne Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NS

    Demolition of Existing House and erection of a new dwellinghouse

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026
  • 2026/164/PPF Decided

    Coastguard Station Knab Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AX

    Erection of a replacement 28m high galvanised steel lattice radio mast upon which 7 folded dipole antennas and a sloping long wire antenna will be mounted.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026
  • 2026/163/PPF Decided

    5 Baila Croft Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EY

    To demolish existing entrance porch and erect single storey extension to existing dwellinghouse.

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026
  • 2024/234/NMV Granted

    Brevik Cottages Burgh Road Lerwick Shetland

    Non Material Variation to vary permission 2024/234/NMV - Install Ventilation & ventilation terminals to roof, ventilation terminals shown on west, north and south elevations and removal of standing seam to lean-to extension at east elevation.

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026
  • 2025/306/DCON Granted

    4 Hillcrest Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0ST

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition 5 (Surface Water) of planning application 2025/306/PPF

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/159/PPF Granted

    Kveldsro House Hotel 20 Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ

    Installation of a new external pedestrian accessible ramp with handrail, inc alterations to doors and windows, onsite parking adjustments, a new covered cycle rack and a new rooflight.

    Submitted 31 Jul 2026
  • 2026/157/PPF Decided

    16 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN

    Installation of two compact external CCTV security cameras to South elevation facing east and west.

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026
  • 2025/132/DCON Granted

    Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Waste Materials) of planning application 2023/084/PPF.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 2023/112/DCON Granted

    14 South Lochside Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RA

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Scottish Water) of planning application 2023/112/PPF.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/154/PPF Awaiting decision

    Lerwick Hotel 15 South Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RB

    To demolish existing two storey hotel bedroom wing and build new 3 storey bedroom wing in its place with SUDs and landscaping

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/148/PPF Decided

    Plot Adjacent Port Business Park Lerwick Shetland

    Erection of a shunt reactor, 2.4-metre-high fence with vehicular access gates; erect 2 no. CCTV columns and 1 no. lighting column; install 1 no. oil interceptor and sump.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026
  • 2026/141/PPF Awaiting decision

    Victoria Bldgs Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

    Installation of 6 no. external CCTV cameras, 1 no. external air conditioning unit and 4 no. external refrigeration units.

    Submitted 1 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/139/LBC Decided

    Bruce Hostel Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BA

    Alterations to former hostel building including removal of chimneys, reinstatement of window opening on NW elevation, removal and replacement of harling, reconfiguration of internal layout to form 8no. flats, construction of roof over central courtyard, construction of new accessible entrance door, lift and fire/access stair, alterations to existing stairs, replacement doors and windows, demolition of block-built fire-stair extension & outbuilding stores / garage. Alteration and extension of former groundskeepers cottage to form one residential unit.

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/303/DCON13 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 15 (Visibility splays and site levels) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026
  • 2026/138/PPF Decided

    Bruce Hostel Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BA

    Proposed change of use, restoration and conversion of former hostel building and groundskeepers cottage to form 8 no flats plus 1 no. 1 bedroom residential unit. Demolition of block-built fire-stair extension & outbuilding stores / garage, reconfiguration of parking & landscaping.

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026
  • 2026/132/PPF Awaiting decision

    72 Nederdale Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SB

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026
  • 2026/130/PN Awaiting decision

    Kveldsro House Hotel Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ

    Replacement of 40 no. windows like for like with double glazed timber sash coloured white for original building and double glazed white uPVC windows. 26 no. window frames to be changed from red to white to match other frames

    Submitted 11 Jun 2026 Prior approval
  • 2024/303/DCON12 Withdrawn

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 18 (Road repair and maintenance agreement) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026
  • 2026/125/PPF Decided

    Barochamber Building Private Road Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DG

    Install new air source heat pump

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026
  • 2026/124/PPF Awaiting decision

    Burns Walk Lerwick Shetland

    To site mobile unit to trade from

    Submitted 5 Jun 2026
  • 2026/122/LBC Decided

    81 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AD

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

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/303/DCON11 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 16 (Access Roads) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 2024/303/DCON10 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 20 (Use of Materials) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/117/NMV Awaiting decision

    Leog House 2 Leog Lane Lerwick ZE1 0AH

    Non-Material Variation to vary planning permission 2020/111/PPF - Remove rooflights, add window to east elevation and rainwater pipe to south elevation, reduce height of, and remove grass roof from extension and change external boarding.

    Submitted 3 Jun 2026
  • 2026/113/PPF Withdrawn

    3 Swarthoull Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SN

    To construct new domestic detached garage building

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/108/PPF Decided

    12 Bruce Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0PB

    Proposed demolition of the existing masonry garage and shed to construct a single storey side and front extension to the dwelling

    Submitted 28 May 2026
  • 2026/106/LBC Granted

    5 Annsbrae House Annsbrae Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BP

    Strip existing roof, replace damaged structural roof timbers and natural roof slate covering.

    Submitted 26 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/303/DCON9 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 18 (Road Condition Survey) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 21 May 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/091/LBC Granted

    Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN

    To demolish and rebuild an extension of the existing building on the same footprint

    Submitted 4 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2025/132/NMV Granted

    Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN

    Non-Material Variation to vary permission 2025/132/PPF - To demolish and rebuild existing extension on west elevation.

    Submitted 4 May 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/090/PPF Granted

    14 Nederdale Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SA

    To construct extension to rear elevation, re-render house and new air source heat pump.

    Submitted 4 May 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/089/PPF Granted

    48 Robertson Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0HS

    Erection of single storey west side extension of dwellinghouse.

    Submitted 1 May 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/084/PPF Granted

    84 Sandveien Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RT

    To demolish the existing rear vest/storeroom and erect a new single storey extension

    Submitted 21 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 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
  • 2026/077/LBC Awaiting decision

    Leog Store Leog House 2 Leog Lane Lerwick Shetland

    External alterations to the extension approved under 2020/135/LBC; including remove rooflights,add window to East Elevation and rainwater pipe to South Elevation, reduce height of, and remove grass roof from extension and change external boarding

    Submitted 2 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/076/PPF Granted

    Mountalt House Bank Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EB

    Change of use of part of building from Class 10 (non-residential institution) to sui generis (1 no. flatted dwelling)

    Submitted 1 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 2024/303/DCON8 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 11 (Drainage Strategy) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 24 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • 2024/303/DCON7 Granted

    600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 10 (Habitat Management Plan) of planning application 2024/303/PPF.

    Submitted 24 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • 2023/250/DCON Granted

    Shetland Islands Council Old Anderson High School TWAGEOS ROAD Lerwick Shetland

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 02 (Building Survey) of planning application 2023/250/LBC.

    Submitted 16 Mar 2026 Conditions

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