Basement approval rate in Shetland
Shetland approved 88.9% of basement applications, based on 18 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
88.9%
basement approval rate
18
Basement decisions
16
Approved
2
Refused
98.2%
Shetland overall
This rate rests on 18 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.
How basement applications compare in Shetland
Basement
88.9%
Shetland all applications
98.2%
Before you apply in Shetland
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's basement approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable basement decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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✓ Nearest comparable basement decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Shetland
98.9%
98.9%
98.5%
98.8%
100.0%
98.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%