How long do planning decisions take near Hillwell?

The average planning decision time near Hillwell is 67 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 Hillwell?

The planning approval rate near Hillwell is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hillwell?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hillwell?

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Hillwell, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hillwell, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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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.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hillwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hillwell.

- GREENACRES BRAKE QUENDALE SHETLAND ZE2 9JD
To erect a timber shed on a concrete foundation to be used as a workshop and sell handmade art & crafts
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Hillwell in Shetland Islands

Hillwell 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 Hillwell a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Hillwell

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hillwell. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hillwell.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Hillwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hillwell were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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