Planning applications in Lerwick
Last application update 9 Nov 2026
See what's happening with planning in Lerwick: 396 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (234)
- Granted with conditions225
- Withdrawn9
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8 Fogralea Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE
GrantedGable garage extension with alterations to a vehicular access.
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South-West Of Nordavatn Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0JF
Granted with conditionsTo create new bus parking area with adjacent fuelling and washing bays; install fuel tank and other facilities; erect new staff welfare building.
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4 Bells Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0QB
UndecidedTo erect a 1.5 storey extension to the north elevation, a dormer extension to the east elevation, and a porch extension to the west elevation of the existing…
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23 Gressy Loan Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YB
Granted with conditionsTo erect single storey extension to south elevation, install SUDS device and relocate oil tank
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Buildbase Freefield Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NH
GrantedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (realigned Core Path) of planning application 2025/242/PPF.
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13 Cheyne Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0NS
Granted with conditionsDemolition of Existing House and erection of a new dwellinghouse
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7, 7a, 9, 9a, 22, 22a, 24, 24A Pitt Lane, Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YP
GrantedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 02 (Letter of contract)& 03 (Material disposal) of planning application…
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12 Bruce Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0PB
Granted with conditionsProposed demolition of the existing masonry garage and shed to construct a single storey side and front extension to the dwelling
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Coastguard Station Knab Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AX
Granted with conditionsErection 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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4 Gardie Court Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0GG
GrantedMature Sycamore Tree Removal
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41 Kantersted Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RJ
RefusedWould we require permission to change the colour of our roof that requires refurbishment or replacement with like for like tiles from the current colour red to…
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Kveldsro House Hotel 20 Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ
Granted with conditionsInstallation 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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9 Annsbrae Place Lerwick ZE1 0BW
GrantedCrown reduction and selective thinning of a group of sycamore trees to reduce overhanging branches and minimise shading impacts on neighbouring properties.…
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4B Reform Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DQ
UndecidedTo replace window and change use of 1st floor commercial office to additional living accommodation to serve existing residential unit (maisonette spread over…
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Crapp Trebister Gulberwick Shetland ZE2 9TX
Granted with conditionsChange 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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Plot Adjacent Port Business Park Lerwick Shetland
Granted with conditionsErection 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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Thule Bar Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL
UndecidedInstall 2 x2m Awnings above the front door entrance and side entrance.
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16 Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
Granted with conditionsInstallation of two compact external CCTV security cameras to South elevation facing east and west.
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8 South Lochside Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RA
UndecidedCreate vehicular access.
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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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Bruce Hostel Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BA
Granted with conditionsAlterations to former hostel building including removal of chimneys, reinstatement of window opening on NW elevation, removal and replacement of harling,…
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5 Baila Croft Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EY
Granted with conditionsTo demolish existing entrance porch and erect single storey extension to existing dwellinghouse.
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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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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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72 Nederdale Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SB
Granted with conditionsErection of single storey rear extension
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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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