New build approval rate in Shetland

Name: New build planning approval rate in Shetland
Creator: PlanningLens
Published: 2026-10-20T20:24:31+00:00
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Shetland approved 98.8% of new build applications, based on 250 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

98.8%

new build approval rate

250

New build decisions

247

Approved

Refused

98.2%

Shetland overall

New build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Shetland average (98.2%).

How new build applications compare in Shetland

New build (250 decided)

98.8%

Shetland all applications (7,709 decided)

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 new build approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect

Free planning check for Shetland →

Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Shetland and any other published UK council. See the data services →