West Yell, Shetland Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Yell, Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in West Yell 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 - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Yell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Yell.
- 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 West Yell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near West Yell.
- - West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
The proposal is to remove the existing 6m mast and erect a 10m galvanised monopole with associated equipment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2020-05-07
View full details - - Ulsta To West Sandwick YELL
To install a 22mm duct in the existing road verge which contains a fibre optic cable at Ulsta to West Sandwick. Manhole chambers will be placed every 2km or at roads crossings as applicable
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2019-05-20
View full details - - Whitecroft West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
To demolish existing derelict byre and replace with new extension to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2010-04-30
View full details - - adjacent to Belvidere Belvidere West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
Erect dwellinghouse (in outline)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2009-02-17
View full details - - West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
To install 2 antennas on 5m pole, telecoms cabinet and associated compound
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2008-05-09
View full details - - Newtown West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
Erect agricultural shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2005-06-07
View full details - - Setter West Yell ZE2 9BG
Install 13,500 litre septic tank, including associated chambers, pipework and access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2003-05-20
View full details - - Whitecroft West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
Demolish existing byre outhouse and re-build craft workshop on the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2003-05-09
View full details - - Newtown West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
Refurbish, alter and extend dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2003-04-28
View full details - - Newtown West Yell Yell ZE2 9BG
Construct agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2003-04-28
View full details - - Cemetery West Yell ZE2 9BG
To extend cemetery and to construct car park
Status: Permitted | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2000-08-07
View full details - - Whitecroft Yell ZE2 9BG
To erect agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2000-07-10
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A brief summary of West Yell in Shetland Islands
West Yell 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 West Yell a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Yell 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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