Lerwick, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Lerwick are administered by Shetland Islands Council. View the full Shetland Islands Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lerwick
Lerwick, the principal town and port of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, serves as the archipelago's only burgh. With a population of approximately 7,000 residents as of 2010, it stands as the northernmost major settlement in the United Kingdom, 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 - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lerwick.
- 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 Lerwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Lerwick.
- - Burns Walk Lerwick Shetland
To site mobile unit to trade from
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
Non-Material Variation to vary permission 2025/132/PPF - To demolish and rebuild existing extension on west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
To demolish and rebuild an extension of the existing building on the same footprint
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Mountalt House Bank Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EB
Change of use of part of building from Class 10 (non-residential institution) to sui generis (1 no. flatted dwelling)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 74 ST OLAF STREET Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EN
Large sycamore tree - Cut back tree which is blocking light and threatening damage to house, garden and phone wires
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 10 CHROMATE LANE Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AL
Proposed change of existing hardwood windows with like for like Upvc windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 8 Hangcliff Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EB
Replacement of 4 windows with uPVC windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - St Margaret's Harbour Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0JS
Full replacements of 8 no. Nave leaded glass windows, works include; removal of existing leaded glass, perspex screens, saddle bars & ties; clean & make good checks into stonework; design, supply & fi
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 81 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AD
Demolition of roof and first floor of existing extension and construction of new mono-pitch roof to extension. Repair and reinstatement of existing damaged blockwork and external finishes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 81 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AD
Demolition of roof and first floor of existing extension and construction of new mono-pitch roof to extension. Repair and reinstatement of existing damaged blockwork and external finishes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Shetland Islands Council Old Anderson High School Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 7 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 37 Burgh Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LA
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 5 (Slate sample).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Lerwick in Shetland Islands
Lerwick, the principal town and port of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, serves as the archipelago's only burgh. With a population of approximately 7,000 residents as of 2010, it stands as the northernmost major settlement in the United Kingdom, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lerwick a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lerwick 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 Lerwick
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lerwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lerwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lerwick were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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