How long do planning decisions take near Uppersound?

The average planning decision time near Uppersound is 30 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Uppersound?

The most common type of planning application near Uppersound is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Uppersound?

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Uppersound, Shetland Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Uppersound, Shetland Islands.

Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Uppersound 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: Lerwick North - 07

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Uppersound.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Uppersound based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Uppersound.

- 3 Swarthoull Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SN
To construct new domestic detached garage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-06-02
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- 15 Ackrigarth Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RQ
To demolish existing shed and build new detached domestic garage renewal of Planning Permission 2020/147/PPF
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Uppersound in Shetland Islands

Uppersound 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 Uppersound a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Uppersound

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Uppersound. The average decision time was 30 days.

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Uppersound were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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