How long do planning decisions take near Toogs?

The average planning decision time near Toogs is 33 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 Toogs?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Toogs?

The most common type of planning application near Toogs is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Toogs?

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Toogs, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Toogs, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Shetland Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: East and West Mainland - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Toogs.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Toogs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Toogs.

- Easthouse Croft Duncansclate Burra Shetland ZE2 9LD
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning conditions 2 (colour roof) & Condition 6 (window details) of planning permission 2024/136/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Toogs in Shetland Islands

Toogs 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 Toogs a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Toogs

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Toogs. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

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

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Toogs were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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