Bird Obsy, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bird Obsy, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement
About Bird Obsy
Fair Isle, the southernmost of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, is strategically located between the southern tip of Mainland Shetland and North Ronaldsay, the northernmost of the Orkney Islands. Nestled in the Fair Isle Gap, an area bordering the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, this unique island presents distinct planning considerations for any development or conservation projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shetland Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: Central Shetland - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bird Obsy.
- 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 Bird Obsy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bird Obsy.
- - Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU
To erect a 12m x 4m polycrub.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - South Haven Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU
Change of use of land adjacent to the red line boundary for the Fair Isle Harbour Improvement works for additional storage of equipment and materials during the construction period.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - North Haven Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 6 - Programme of Archaeological Work
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Bird Obsy in Shetland Islands
Fair Isle, the southernmost of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, is strategically located between the southern tip of Mainland Shetland and North Ronaldsay, the northernmost of the Orkney Islands. Nestled in the Fair Isle Gap, an area bordering the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, this unique island presents distinct planning considerations for any development or conservation projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bird Obsy a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bird Obsy 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 Bird Obsy
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bird Obsy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bird Obsy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 111 days, decisions near Bird Obsy take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bird Obsy were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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