Rerwick, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rerwick, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Rerwick 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: North and East Isles - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rerwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Rerwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Rerwick.

1. - New Bothy Geosetter Bigton Shetland
   Change of use of unused Scottish Water pump house to shed; erect new bothy building; create new access, turning area and parking.
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-07-09
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2. - Clavil Rerwick Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
   To upgrade an existing agricultural access track
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-03-19
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3. - Rerwick Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
   Change of use of land to a glamping site consisting of 3 no. glamping pods and a site maintenance building with associated road access, parking and wastewater drainage facilities
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2021-03-30
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4. - Plot Rerwick Bigton Shetland
   To erect 2 no. 2-bedroom lodges with air source heat pumps, create new access road, install new septic tank and soakaway, and to change use of land to non-agricultural use
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2020-01-28
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5. - Clavel Rerwick Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JF
   To retain caravan (Retrospective application)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2012-11-08
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6. - Rana Rerwick Bigton ZE2 9JF
   Construct new access ramp and alter existing entrance
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2012-06-25
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7. - Rerwick Bigton ZE2 9JF
   To retain temporary residential caravan & associated extensions
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2009-12-11
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8. - Trollhoo Rerwick Bigton ZE2 9JF
   To install two apex mounted micro wind turbines on gables of existing dwellinghouse; erect polytunnel and 7.5m pole to support short-wave receiving wire
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2008-07-09
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9. - Trollhoo Rerwick Bigton ZE2 9JF
   To erect private domestic shed/workshop
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2008-04-24
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A brief summary of Rerwick in Shetland Islands

Rerwick 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 Rerwick a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rerwick 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.

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