What types of planning applications are most common near Twatt?

The most common type of planning application near Twatt is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Twatt, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Twatt, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Twatt are administered by Shetland Islands Council. View the full Shetland Islands Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Twatt

Twatt is a settlement situated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, specifically on the Shetland Mainland. Located along a minor road connecting the A971 to Clousta, it lies to the north of Bixter and falls within the parish of Sandsting. This unique locale may be of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Shetland Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: Shetland South - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Twatt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Twatt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Twatt.

- Gillbraes Twatt Bixter Shetland ZE2 9LX
Prior notification to erect general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Twatt in Shetland Islands

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Twatt a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Twatt

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Twatt.

The most common application types near Twatt were outline applications (1).

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