Freester, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Freester, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Freester are administered by Shetland Islands Council. View the full Shetland Islands Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Freester

Freester is a settlement located on Mainland, Shetland, within the parish of Nesting. This picturesque area is of interest for planning applications, offering unique opportunities for development in the scenic Shetland Islands.

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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 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Freester based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Freester.

1. - Millburn Skellister South Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PP
   To construct extension to existing dwelling house and detached garage.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-03-19
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2. - Catfirth, South Nesting, Shetland ZE2 9PP
   Non Material Variation to vary permission 2018/269/PPF:- Change from individual septic tank and treatment systems to a communal septic tank and treatment system. Change for underground surface water s
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-03-03
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3. - Old School Skellister South Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PP
   To site a shipping container (retrospective)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2016-01-20
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4. - Freester Skellister South Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PP
   Erecet dwellinghouse and improve existing access
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2013-09-04
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A brief summary of Freester in Shetland Islands

Freester is a settlement located on Mainland, Shetland, within the parish of Nesting. This picturesque area is of interest for planning applications, offering unique opportunities for development in the scenic Shetland Islands.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Freester 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 Freester

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Freester. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

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

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Freester were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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