How long do planning decisions take near Clate?

The average planning decision time near Clate is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Clate?

The planning approval rate near Clate is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clate?

The most common type of planning application near Clate is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clate?

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Clate, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clate, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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About Clate

Clate is a hamlet located in the southwestern part of Whalsay, within the Nesting parish of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. This small community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region, given its unique local governance and geographical context.

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Area Information

Admin district: Shetland Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: East and West Mainland - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clate.

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 Clate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Clate.

- Plot Whalsay Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 15 (Otter Protection Plan).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Clate in Shetland Islands

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clate a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Clate

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Clate. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Clate.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Clate were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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