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Planning activity
2
100% approval
Approval rate
100%
2 of 2 decided
Decision speed
~7 wks
average time to decision

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Planning data sourced from Shetland Islands council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gutcher?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Gutcher. The approval rate is 100%.
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 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gutcher?
The most common type of planning application near Gutcher is other, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gutcher?
You can search and track planning applications near Gutcher on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

About Gutcher - Planning Applications & Local Development

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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gutcher a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Gutcher, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.

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.

The most common types were other applications (1).