Dale of Walls, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dale of Walls, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Dale of Walls are administered by Shetland Islands Council. View the full Shetland Islands Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dale of Walls
Walls, also known locally as Waas, is a settlement located on the southern shore of West Mainland in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Nestled at the head of Vaila Sound, it benefits from natural shelter against southerly storms provided by the nearby islands of Linga and Vaila. The settlement is part of the parish of Walls and Sandness, which encompasses the islands of Foula, Papa Stour, Vaila, and Linga, making it a key area for planning applications related to both land use and conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shetland Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: North Mainland - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dale of Walls.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dale of Walls.
- 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 Dale of Walls based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Dale of Walls.
- - North Pund Dale Walls Shetland ZE2 9PE
Prior Notification to erect agricultural shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Schiehallion Dale Walls Shetland ZE2 9PE
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential) Agricultural shed 14 x 11 M
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - North Pund Dale Of Walls Shetland ZE2 9PE
2-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-11-14
View full details - - North Pund Dale Walls Shetland ZE2 9PE
2 storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-08-26
View full details - - Adjacent To Sheepfold Valleyview House, Dale Of Walls, Shetland Isles ZE2 9PE
Proposed Emergency services network (ESN) Mast Installation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2019-01-14
View full details - - Old Schoolhouse Dale Walls Shetland ZE2 9PE
Erect 11kw wind turbine on 15m mast
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2012-03-28
View full details - - Dale Gospel Hall Dale Walls Shetland ZE2 9PE
Change use of former kirk to workshop/shop and extend; erect associated 5kw turbine on 12m tower
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2012-02-24
View full details - - Old Schoolhouse Dale Walls ZE2 9PE
To extend existing dwellinghouse and erect new garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2009-09-30
View full details - - Middale Dale of Walls ZE2 9PE
Reinstate croft activities, remove dereclict crofthouse, erect new dwellinghouse on existing footprint and upgrade access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2007-12-03
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A brief summary of Dale of Walls in Shetland Islands
Walls, also known locally as Waas, is a settlement located on the southern shore of West Mainland in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Nestled at the head of Vaila Sound, it benefits from natural shelter against southerly storms provided by the nearby islands of Linga and Vaila. The settlement is part of the parish of Walls and Sandness, which encompasses the islands of Foula, Papa Stour, Vaila, and Linga, making it a key area for planning applications related to both land use and conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dale of Walls a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dale of Walls 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 Dale of Walls
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Dale of Walls. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dale of Walls may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dale of Walls were outline applications (1).
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