How long do planning decisions take near Kirkidale?

The average planning decision time near Kirkidale is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkidale?

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

How can I track planning applications near Kirkidale?

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Kirkidale, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkidale, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Shetland Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: Shetland South - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkidale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirkidale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Kirkidale in Shetland Islands

Kirkidale 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 Kirkidale a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Kirkidale

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Kirkidale. The average decision time was 60 days.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Kirkidale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kirkidale were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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

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