Lerwick planning approval rate
Lerwick ward in Shetland has a 100.0% approval rate based on 74 planning decisions. Shetland overall: 97.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
100.0%
ward approval rate
74
Decisions
74
Approved
0
Refused
97.7%
Shetland average
Lerwick sits slightly above the Shetland average, with a 2.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Lerwick compares
Lerwick ward
100.0%
Shetland overall
97.7%
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Recent decisions in Lerwick
To demolish and rebuild an extension of the existing building on the same footpr · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Proposed demolition of Mavine cottage and erection of new-build replacement 3-be · Wed 27 May 2026
To construct two extensions to existing dwelling house · Fri 10 Apr 2026
Proposed change of existing hardwood windows with like for like Upvc windows · Thu 09 Apr 2026
Proposed demolition and replacement of front porch and external cladding to main · Wed 18 Mar 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Shetland
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 436 decisions.