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Recent Planning Applications in Shetland

Every planning decision on record, from February 1998 to present.
7,699Decisions
98%Approved
141Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Shetland

2 weeks ago
Erection of a shunt reactor, 2.4-metre-high fence with vehicular access gates; e
2026/148/PPF · Lerwick
Approved
4 weeks ago
Single storey extension to north elevation of existing house to accommodate new
2026/136/PPF · Nesting & Lunnasting
Approved
4 weeks ago
Replace all existing double glazed sash and case windows with Nordan triple glaz
2026/119/LBC · Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale
Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 7,699 planning decisions made by Shetland, from February 1998 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Shetland planning approval rates page.

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