How many planning applications are there in Shetland Islands?

We recorded 141 planning applications in Shetland Islands in the last 90 days, of which 89 were approved and 3 refused. The figures are counted from Shetland Islands Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Shetland Islands?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Shetland Islands, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Shetland Islands?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Shetland Islands

Decided by Shetland Islands Council, scottish council. Part of Scotland.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

141 applications in the last 90 days Measured

89 of them approved

3 refused

62 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 8. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Shetland Islands

Newest first, straight from Shetland Islands Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Erection of single storey dwellinghouse with ASHP and integral garage, formation vehicular access and associated landscaping and drainage works. including change of use to private garden land from agricultural land. Awaiting decision Received 14 Oct 2026
Erect new stargazer accommodation pod and 3m x 3m utility building. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 4 (External Finishing Materials) for application 2025/149/DCON1. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 02 (Letter of contract)& 03 (Material disposal) of planning application 2025/269/CAC. Approved Received 12 Oct 2026 Decided 14 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition 25 (Fencing) of Planning Application Ref 2021/005/PPF Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) for application 2025/149/PPF. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 5 of planning permission 2025/024/PPF. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 4 of planning permission 2025/024/PPF. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition: 9 (CEMP) of planning application 2024/006/PPF Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (Otter Survey) of planning application 2025/166/PPF. Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Non Material Variation to vary permission 2024/234/PPF - Change of Cladding to rear extension, colour changed, Front Porch Door widened, with changes to glazing and colour, all windows to be painted RAL 1013 Oyster White Awaiting decision Received 7 Oct 2026
Prior Notification for agricultural shed 18.4M x 12.M create access track and hardstanding. Awaiting decision Received 30 Sep 2026

That is 12 of 141. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Shetland Islands is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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