How long do planning decisions take near Port Arthur?

The average planning decision time near Port Arthur is 9 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 Port Arthur?

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

How can I track planning applications near Port Arthur?

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Port Arthur, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Port Arthur, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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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 Port Arthur.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Port Arthur based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Port Arthur.

- 1 Nicholson's Bds HILLSIDE ROAD Scalloway Shetland ZE1 0XB
Replace 2no. windows on Hillside Road elevation from timber to PVC, one 4 pane to single pane to match others.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-05-12
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- Norsecroft LADYSMITH ROAD Scalloway Shetland ZE1 0XD
Certificate of lawfulIness for extension at the rear of the house 2m x 5.6m x 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Port Arthur in Shetland Islands

Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Port Arthur. The average decision time was 9 days.

The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Port Arthur were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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