Aith, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aith, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement
About Aith
Aith is a village located on the northern coast of West Shetland Mainland in Scotland, situated at the southern end of Aith Voe, approximately 21 miles west of Lerwick. Its coastal position and proximity to Lerwick make it a relevant area for planning applications, particularly in relation to local development and marine activities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shetland Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: East and West Mainland - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aith.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aith.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aith based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Aith.
- - Michaelswood Aith Bixter ZE2 9NB
Prior Notification Forestry General Purpose Shed and adjoining greenhouse 10.4M x 11.4M (total)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Aith ZE2 9NB
Application to discharge conditions 3 and 13
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2018-06-21
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A brief summary of Aith in Shetland Islands
Aith is a village located on the northern coast of West Shetland Mainland in Scotland, situated at the southern end of Aith Voe, approximately 21 miles west of Lerwick. Its coastal position and proximity to Lerwick make it a relevant area for planning applications, particularly in relation to local development and marine activities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aith a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aith planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aith
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Aith. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aith may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aith were outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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