Planning applications in Lerwick
Last application update 7 Aug 2026
See what's happening with planning in Lerwick: 186 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (97)
- Granted with conditions94
- Withdrawn3
Latest notices
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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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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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Bruce Hostel Twageos Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BA
UndecidedProposed 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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Luggies Knowe To Gremista Lerwick
UndecidedEnvironmental Impact Assessment screening opinion in respect to a proposed underground electrical cable connection to facilitate the export of electricity from…
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3 Swarthoull Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SN
WithdrawnTo construct new domestic detached garage building
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72 Nederdale Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SB
UndecidedErection of single storey rear extension
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Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
GrantedNon-Material Variation to vary permission 2025/132/PPF - To demolish and rebuild existing extension on west elevation.
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Scarfataing 12B Commercial Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AN
Granted with conditionsTo demolish and rebuild an extension of the existing building on the same footprint
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Barochamber Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DG
UndecidedInstall new air source heat pump
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Burns Walk Lerwick Shetland
UndecidedTo site mobile unit to trade from
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Leog House 2 Leog Lane Lerwick ZE1 0AH
UndecidedOriginal app 2020/111/PPF - Non-Material Variation to vary permission; Remove rooflights, add window to east elevation and rainwater pipe to south elevation,…
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12 Bruce Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0PB
UndecidedProposed demolition of the existing masonry garage and shed to construct a single storey side and front extension to the dwelling
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5 Annsbrae House Annsbrae Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BP
UndecidedStrip existing roof, replace damaged structural roof timbers and natural roof slate covering.
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Mavine Cottage Lower Sound Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RL
Granted with conditionsProposed demolition of Mavine cottage and erection of new-build replacement 3-bedroom house on site.
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Crapp Trebister Gulberwick Shetland ZE2 9TX
UndecidedChange 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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Mossy Hill Wind Farm Lerwick Shetland
UndecidedTo construct a temporary access track approximately 210 meters in length to link Mossy Hill Windfarm with Staneyhill Quarry
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Crapp Trebister Gulberwick Shetland ZE2 9TX
Granted with conditionsErection of residential static mobile home including change of use and access to services and formation of vehicular access.
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Town Hall Hillhead Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE
Granted with conditionsReplace cast iron radiators with new cast iron radiators to match existing as closely as possible and install pipework within building to connect to District…
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Section 3 - A2 - New Access Track Frakkafield
Granted with conditionsProposed retention of SSEN cable track for future access to their infrastructure and for landowner's agricultural use.
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Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
UndecidedApplication for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 12 (Site Decommisioning, Restoration and Aftercare) of planning application…
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Luggies Knowe, Hill of Gremista
Granted with conditionsSection 42 application to vary Condition 8 on 2024/006/PPF - Change of hub height from 82m to 92m
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48 Robertson Crescent Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0HS
UndecidedErection of single storey west side extension of dwellinghouse.
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Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
GrantedReduction in the approved turbines from 12 to 8 with associated changes to tracks and infrastructure and other minor amendments to track and temporary…
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Plot Heogan Bressay Shetland
GrantedNon-Material Variation to vary permission 2022/303/PPF:- Hall flat roof changed to pitched. Garage eaves raised, house eaves lowered
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10 CHROMATE LANE Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AL
GrantedProposed change of existing hardwood windows with like for like Upvc windows
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