How long do planning decisions take near Gutcher?

The average planning decision time near Gutcher is 52 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 Gutcher?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gutcher?

The most common type of planning application near Gutcher is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gutcher?

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Gutcher, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gutcher, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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About Gutcher

Gutcher is a coastal settlement located on the northeast side of Yell in the Shetland Islands, featuring a harbour and essential transport links through roll-on/roll-off ferry services to Belmont on Unst and Hamars Ness on Fetlar. The area includes a former post office, which reopened as a bed and breakfast in 2012, and a café, Geoffrey's, that began serving visitors in 2019, making it a quaint hub for both residents and travellers. This combination of amenities and transport options could be of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Shetland Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: North Mainland - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gutcher.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gutcher based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Gutcher.

- Gutcher Quarry Sellafirth Yell Shetland
Non-material variation to vary condition 9 of planning permission 2023/204/MIN - To change materials of first 10m of track from edge of public road to be surfaced with concrete rather than bitmac.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-09-12
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- Quarry Gutcher Yell Shetland
Screening opinion Request for part-retrospective quarry extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Gutcher in Shetland Islands

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

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Planning Activity in Gutcher

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Gutcher. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

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

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gutcher were other applications (1).

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