How long do planning decisions take near Skelberry (ZE2 9)?

The average planning decision time near Skelberry (ZE2 9) is 18 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 Skelberry (ZE2 9)?

The planning approval rate near Skelberry (ZE2 9) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Skelberry (ZE2 9)?

The most common type of planning application near Skelberry (ZE2 9) is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Skelberry (ZE2 9)?

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Skelberry (ZE2 9), Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Skelberry (ZE2 9), Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Skelberry (ZE2 9) 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 - 01

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Skelberry (ZE2 9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skelberry (ZE2 9).

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 Skelberry (ZE2 9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Skelberry (ZE2 9).

- 1 Schoolhouse Robins Brae Dunrossness Shetland ZE2 9JQ
Prior Notification for Farm-related Building Works (Non-residential). 10m x 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Skelberry (ZE2 9) in Shetland Islands

Skelberry (ZE2 9) is a settlement located in Shetland Islands, Scotland.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skelberry (ZE2 9) 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 Skelberry (ZE2 9)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Skelberry (ZE2 9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Skelberry (ZE2 9) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Skelberry (ZE2 9) were outline applications (1).

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