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72 in the last 90 days22 in the last 3013 in the last 1497% approveddecisions typically take 45 days

Source: Shetland Islands Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 86 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Mossy Hill Wind Farm Lerwick Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (Drainage Details) of planning application 2026/103/PPF
PendingDischarge ConditionReceived 22 Oct 20262026/103/DCON1
Land East Of The A968 Firth ZE2 9TE
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (Biodiversity Implementation Scheme) of planning application 2025/234/PPF
PendingDischarge ConditionReceived 22 Oct 20262025/234/DCON1
Collaquoy Ollaberry Shetland
Erection of single storey dwellinghouse with ASHP and integral garage, formation vehicular access and associated landscaping and drainage works. including change of use to private garden land from agricultural land.
PendingPlanning Permission FullReceived 14 Oct 20262026/215/PPF
Efrigarth Bridge Of Walls Shetland
Prior Notification for agricultural shed 18.4M x 12.M create access track and hardstanding.
PendingReceived 14 Oct 20262026/207/PN
Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 25 (Water Asset Protection Scheme) of planning application 2023/084/VCON
PendingDischarge ConditionReceived 13 Oct 20262023/084/DCON20

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Shetland Islands Council received?

Shetland Islands Council received 410 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 97%.

How long does Shetland Islands Council take to decide applications?

Shetland Islands Council takes an average of 45 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Shetland Islands Council?

Shetland Islands Council approves 97% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Shetland Islands Council?

Submit your representation to Shetland Islands Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Shetland Islands Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Shetland Islands Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Shetland Islands Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Shetland Islands Council serves as the local authority for the Shetland Islands, one of Scotland's 32 council areas. Established in 1975 through the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the council has remained stable through subsequent local government reforms. Its headquarters is located in Lerwick, making it central to planning and development activities across the islands. The council was established in 16 May 1975. The council is currently led by Emma Macdonald (Independent), who has held the position since 23 May 2022. Maggie Sandison serves as Chief Executive since 28 February 2018. The council comprises 23 councillors, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 301 towns and villages, including Da Toon o Ham and Lerwick. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Shetland Islands Council received 410 planning applications. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (132), discharge of conditions (74), outline applications (34). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Shetland Islands Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Shetland Islands Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.