Planning applications in Lerwick
Last application update 25 Sept 2026
See what's happening with planning in Lerwick: 351 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (196)
- Granted with conditions190
- Withdrawn6
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Crapp Trebister Gulberwick Shetland ZE2 9TX
GrantedChange of use of land from rough grazing to equestrian use to form a 20 m x 40 m private outdoor riding area; install new hardstanding area and fencing;…
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600M West Of The Western Extent Of Lerwick BNG HU 44730 42646
WithdrawnProposal to vary condition 2 of planning permission 2024/303/PPF to relocate the approved access junction on Ladies Drive approximately 25m southwards and to…
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Thule Bar Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL
UndecidedInstall 2 x2m Awnings above the front door entrance and side entrance.
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Buildbase Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH
UndecidedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (realigned Core Path) of planning application 2025/242/PPF.
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Bruce Hostel Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BA
Granted with conditionsProposed change of use, restoration and conversion of former hostel building and groundskeepers cottage to form 8 no flats plus 1 no. 1 bedroom residential…
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Plot Lower Hillside Gulberwick Shetland
Undecided2 No. self-catering glamping pods, drainage works, and timber boundary fence 1.2M - 1.8M.
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13 Cheyne Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NS
UnknownDemolition of Existing House and erection of a new dwellinghouse
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Area Of Land Between Upper Glebe, Fullaburn And Football Pitch Bressay
UndecidedAdding services, foundations and construction of a 12 m x 4 m polycrub for community use with accessible paths.
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Brevik Cottages Burgh Road Lerwick Shetland
GrantedNon Material Variation to vary permission 2024/234/NMV - Install Ventilation & ventilation terminals to roof, ventilation terminals shown on west, north and…
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4 Hillcrest Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0ST
GrantedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition 5 (Surface Water) of planning application 2025/306/PPF
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5 Annsbrae House Annsbrae Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BP
Granted with conditionsStrip existing roof, replace damaged structural roof timbers and natural roof slate covering.
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Coastguard Station Knab Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AX
UndecidedErection of a replacement 28m high galvanised steel lattice radio mast upon which 7 folded dipole antennas and a sloping long wire antenna will be mounted.
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72 Nederdale Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SB
Granted with conditionsErection of single storey rear extension
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5 Baila Croft Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EY
UndecidedTo demolish existing entrance porch and erect single storey extension to existing dwellinghouse.
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Leog House 2 Leog Lane Lerwick ZE1 0AH
GrantedNon-Material Variation to vary planning permission 2020/111/PPF - Remove rooflights, add window to east elevation and rainwater pipe to south elevation, reduce…
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Barochamber Building Private Road Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DG
Granted with conditionsInstall new air source heat pump
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Burns Walk Lerwick Shetland
Granted with conditionsTo site mobile unit to trade from
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Mossy Hill Wind Farm Lerwick Shetland
Granted with conditionsTo construct a temporary access track approximately 210 meters in length to link Mossy Hill Windfarm with Staneyhill Quarry
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Leog Store Leog House 2 Leog Lane Lerwick Shetland
Granted with conditionsExternal alterations to the extension approved under 2020/135/LBC; including remove rooflights,add window to East Elevation and rainwater pipe to South…
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Luggies Knowe To Gremista Lerwick
GrantedEnvironmental Impact Assessment screening opinion in respect to a proposed underground electrical cable connection to facilitate the export of electricity from…
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Kveldsro House Hotel 20 Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ
UndecidedInstallation of a new external pedestrian accessible ramp with handrail, inc alterations to doors and windows, onsite parking adjustments, a new covered cycle…
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14 South Lochside Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RA
GrantedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Scottish Water) of planning application 2023/112/PPF.
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Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
GrantedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Waste Materials) of planning application 2023/084/PPF.
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Lerwick Hotel 15 South Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RB
UndecidedTo demolish existing two storey hotel bedroom wing and build new 3 storey bedroom wing in its place with SUDs and landscaping
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Plot Adjacent Port Business Park Lerwick Shetland
UndecidedErection of a shunt reactor, 2.4-metre-high fence with vehicular access gates; erect 2 no. CCTV columns and 1 no. lighting column; install 1 no. oil…
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81 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AD
Granted with conditionsProposed replacement of the existing ATM located on the east facade of Queens Lane with a new ATM within the existing aperture
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Kveldsro House Hotel Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ
GrantedReplacement of 40 no. windows like for like with double glazed timber sash coloured white for original building and double glazed white uPVC windows. 26 no.…
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Mountalt House Bank Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EB
Granted with conditionsChange of use of part of building from Class 10 (non-residential institution) to sui generis (1 no. flatted dwelling)
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14 Nederdale Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SA
Granted with conditionsTo construct extension to rear elevation, re-render house and new air source heat pump.
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84 Sandveien Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RT
Granted with conditionsTo demolish the existing rear vest/storeroom and erect a new single storey extension
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