ZE3 planning approval rate
The ZE3 postcode area falls under Shetland council, which has a 98.4% planning approval rate based on 6,267 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
98.4%
Shetland approval rate
What this means for ZE3
If you're planning a project in the ZE3 area, your application will be decided by Shetland council. Based on historical data, around 1.6% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In Shetland, 1 in 62 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Shetland
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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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
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,267 decisions.
Shetland approval by application type
Other
98.4%