How long do planning decisions take near Quoys of Catfirth?

The average planning decision time near Quoys of Catfirth is 35 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 Quoys of Catfirth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Quoys of Catfirth?

The most common type of planning application near Quoys of Catfirth is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Quoys of Catfirth?

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Quoys of Catfirth, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Quoys of Catfirth, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Quoys of Catfirth 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 - 04

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Quoys of Catfirth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Quoys of Catfirth.

- Plot Clack Catfirth South Nesting Shetland
Construction of 2no. houses - semi-detached bungalows with septic tank and infilration system and air source heat pump and 1M high boundary fence, and creation of access track.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Quoys of Catfirth in Shetland Islands

Quoys of Catfirth 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 Quoys of Catfirth a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Quoys of Catfirth

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Quoys of Catfirth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

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

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Quoys of Catfirth were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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