Hillswick, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillswick, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement
About Hillswick
Hillswick is a picturesque village located in Northmavine, on the Atlantic Ocean's edge in the Shetland Islands, the UK's northernmost archipelago. Positioned 35 miles (56 km) from Lerwick, it offers a unique environment for potential planning applications, reflecting its coastal heritage and community needs.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shetland Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: Central Shetland - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillswick.
- 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 Hillswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Hillswick.
- - Church Of Scotland Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning conditions 3 and 6 of planning permission 2022/193/PPF.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - Church Of Scotland Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission 2022/194/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - Plot West Of Springfield Hillswick Shetland
New dwelling house with ASHP
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - The Booth Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Install 3 air source heat pumps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-01-31
View full details - - The Booth Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Install 3 air source heat pumps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-01-31
View full details - - Church Of Scotland Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Application for consent agreement or approval required by planning Condition 6 (archaeological survey)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-11-03
View full details - - Church Of Scotland Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Application for consent agreement or approval required by planning Condition 5 (archaeological survey)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-11-03
View full details - - Hillswick Kirk Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Convert existing church into private dwelling house, install ASHP, carry out internal modifications, repairs. Replace windows, paint exterior and works to roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Hillswick Kirk Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Change of use from church into 5 bedroom private dwelling. Air Source Heat Pump, internal alterations, carry out repairs including painting exterior & works to roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - 2022/193/PPF - Hillswick Kirk Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Change of use from church into 5 bedroom private dwelling. Air Source Heat Pump, internal alterations, carry out repairs including painting exterior & works to roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Retrospective application to create a temporary access into the site over an existing boundary wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2020-10-26
View full details - - Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Retrospective application for the construction of temporary site access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2020-10-26
View full details - - Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Install sea water pump system to extract sea water to pump into sanctuary and to pump waste water out to sea; construct a visitor centre and pump house building and construct a respite building for ot
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2019-08-15
View full details - - Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Install sea water pump system to extract sea water to pump into sanctuary and to pump waste water out to sea; construct a visitor centre and pumphouse building and construct a respite building for ott
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2019-08-15
View full details - - Hillswick House Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Construction 2 sheds to form visitor centre and other unit, refurbishment of existing seal unit (planning permission in principle)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2018-09-07
View full details - - Verge At A970 Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
To install electronic equipment (12.3m high pole with antenna attached)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2018-07-04
View full details - - Muir Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Installation of a 6kW Wind Turbine on an 15m Galvanised Steel Tower plus excavation of associated trench for electricity cable.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2018-05-22
View full details - - Adjacent To Hillswick Surgery Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Erect 8m x 4m polycrub
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2017-10-30
View full details - - S/O Flat 2 Valhalla Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Installation of 2 No Junction Boxes
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2017-04-19
View full details - - Hillswick Store Hillswick Shetland ZE2 9RW
Increase width of existing first floor window
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2016-11-07
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A brief summary of Hillswick in Shetland Islands
Hillswick is a picturesque village located in Northmavine, on the Atlantic Ocean's edge in the Shetland Islands, the UK's northernmost archipelago. Positioned 35 miles (56 km) from Lerwick, it offers a unique environment for potential planning applications, reflecting its coastal heritage and community needs.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hillswick a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hillswick 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 Hillswick
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hillswick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillswick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hillswick 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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