How long do planning decisions take near Effirth?

The average planning decision time near Effirth is 25 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 Effirth?

The planning approval rate near Effirth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Effirth?

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

How can I track planning applications near Effirth?

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Effirth, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Effirth, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Shetland Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: East and West Mainland - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Effirth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Effirth.

- Park Hall Bixter Shetland ZE2 9LY
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 4 (Photographic Survey)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-11-02
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- Park Hall Bixter ZE2 9LY
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 2 (Photographic Survey)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-11-02
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A brief summary of Effirth in Shetland Islands

Effirth is a settlement located in Shetland Islands, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Effirth

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Effirth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Effirth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Effirth were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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