How long do planning decisions take near Holmsgarth?

The average planning decision time near Holmsgarth is 45 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 Holmsgarth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Holmsgarth?

The most common type of planning application near Holmsgarth is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holmsgarth?

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Holmsgarth, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holmsgarth, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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

About Holmsgarth

Lerwick, the principal town and port of the Shetland archipelago in Scotland, serves as the only burgh in Shetland, with a population of approximately 7,000 as of 2010. Notably, it stands as the northernmost major settlement in the UK, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holmsgarth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Holmsgarth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Holmsgarth.

- Lower Black Hill Industrial Estate Gremista Lerwick Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 7 (Commencement of Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Lower Black Hill Industrial Estate Gremista Lerwick Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 11 (External appearance and finishes)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Cope Ltd Port Business Park Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0TW
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 7 (scheme of biodiversity enhancement).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-02-14
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- Lower Black Hill Industrial Estate Gremista Lerwick Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 8(2) - Confirmation of the status of subterranean elements of the Development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-12-11
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- Former G B Building Centre Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DG
Sub-division of commercial premises to form 4 individual units with associated internal alterations. Alterations to the exterior of the building to form new entrance and escape doors and roller shutte
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-12-22
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- Land By Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate, Gremista, Lerwick ZE1 0PX
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition 14 (waste materials) of planning permission 2022/260/PPF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-05-16
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- Land By Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate, Gremista, Lerwick ZE1 0PX
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 2022/260/PPF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Holmsgarth in Shetland Islands

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

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Planning Activity in Holmsgarth

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Holmsgarth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

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

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Holmsgarth were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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