Outbuilding approval rate in Shetland

Name: Outbuilding planning approval rate in Shetland
Creator: PlanningLens
Published: 2026-10-20T20:24:31+00:00
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Shetland approved 98.5% of outbuilding applications, based on 598 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

98.5%

outbuilding approval rate

598

Outbuilding decisions

589

Approved

Refused

98.2%

Shetland overall

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

How outbuilding applications compare in Shetland

Outbuilding (598 decided)

98.5%

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 outbuilding approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable outbuilding 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 →