House extensions in Shetlands

Shetlands received 66 householder applications in the last 12 months. Of the 48 decided so far, 47 were approved. If you're planning your own, the applications below show what people nearby applied for and how the council decided.

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Showing 22 of 22 applications
Yesterday Pending 2026/219/PPF

The Manse Firth Mossbank Shetland ZE2 9RB

To convert an existing single storey outbuilding to form a single-storey self-contained residential unit; erect new porch extension; install an air so...

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/220/LBC

Malcolmson Architects Main Street Scalloway Shetland ZE1 0TR

Remove existing single glazed windows (circa 1996) and replace with modern equivalent, double glazed sash and case windows to match existing.

Listed Building Consent Shetlands
15 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/214/PPF

Mirriemora Starpods Yaafield Bigton Shetland

Erect new stargazer accommodation pod and 3m x 3m utility building.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/200/PPF

4B Reform Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0DQ

To replace window and change use of 1st floor commercial office to additional living accommodation to serve existing residential unit (maisonette spre...

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
28 Sept 2026 Pending 2026/202/PPF

Kjeldaberry Skellister South Nesting Shetland ZE2 9PP

To site static caravan with associated landscaping and drainage works, extend existing access and create parking and turning for 2 vehicles erect 1M p...

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/191/LBC

Old Kirk Strom Whiteness Shetland ZE2 9GJ

Proposal for the installation of Internal Wall Insulation, Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation, replacement Windows & Doors.

Listed Building Consent Shetlands
18 Sept 2026 Refused 6 Oct 2026/197/CLUP

41 Kantersted Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RJ

Would we require permission to change the colour of our roof that requires refurbishment or replacement with like for like tiles from the current colo...

Certificate of lawful proposed Shetlands
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/199/PPF

Lochend Croft Isbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AJ

To site glamping pod, formation of vehicular access, erection of 1.2m post and wire boundary fence with a section of timber screening 1.8m High and as...

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/185/PPF

8 South Lochside Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0RA

Create vehicular access.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
9 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/169/PPF

Area Of Land Between Upper Glebe, Fullaburn And Football Pitch Bressay

Adding services, foundations and construction of a 12 m x 4 m polycrub for community use with accessible paths.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
4 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/187/CLUP

Thule Bar Esplanade Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0LL

Install 2 x2m Awnings above the front door entrance and side entrance.

Certificate of lawful proposed Shetlands
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 2026/186/PPF

Rose Cottage, Baltasound, Unst. Shetland.

To demolish existing dwellinghouse and erect new single storey dwellinghouse with ASHP and timber decking and detached domestic workshop and storage b...

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 2026/184/PPF

23 Gressy Loan Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0YB

To erect single storey extension to south elevation, install SUDS device and relocate oil tank

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
1 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/172/PPF

Plot Lower Hillside Gulberwick Shetland

2 No. self-catering glamping pods, drainage works, and timber boundary fence 1.2M - 1.8M.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
31 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 2026/140/PPF

Bigton Shetland ZE2 9JA

For the erection of a garage upon the existing site of an old garage, utilising existing footprint and concrete floor

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
31 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 2026/183/PPF

8 Fogralea Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0SE

Gable garage extension with alterations to a vehicular access.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
31 Aug 2026 Approved 12 Oct 2026/182/PPF

Lodge & Bird Observatory Fair Isle Shetland ZE2 9JU

To erect a 12m x 4m polycrub.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
28 Aug 2026 Approved 24 Sep 2026/181/PPF

Fjord Upper Strand Gott Tingwall Shetland ZE2 9SG

Construct timber access ramp with timber handrails around north and western corner/extent of dwellinghouse and construct level concrete end platform

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
13 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 2026/166/LBC

Sandlodge Sandwick Shetland ZE2 9HP

Works to dormer windows including removal of existing leadwork, replacement of timber sarking and structure with new treated timber, fitting new breat...

Listed Building Consent Shetlands
11 Aug 2026 Approved 28 Sep 2026/159/PPF

Kveldsro House Hotel 20 Greenfield Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AQ

Installation of a new external pedestrian accessible ramp with handrail, inc alterations to doors and windows, onsite parking adjustments, a new cover...

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
11 Aug 2026 Approved 26 Aug 2026/163/PPF

5 Baila Croft Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0EY

To demolish existing entrance porch and erect single storey extension to existing dwellinghouse.

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
3 Aug 2026 Approved 1 Sep 2026/160/PPF

20 Gardentown Symbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AB

Erect 3.0 x 3.0m polycrub polytunnel

Planning Permission Full Shetlands
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Frequently asked questions

When do you need planning permission for a house extension?
Single-storey rear extensions up to 4m (detached) or 3m (semi-detached / terraced) are usually permitted development. Two-storey extensions, anything in a conservation area, or larger projects almost always need a planning application.
What's the difference between planning permission and permitted development?
Permitted development rights let you build certain things without applying for planning permission, subject to specified limits. Anything outside those limits, whether taller, larger or in a protected area, needs full planning permission.
How long does a householder application take?
The statutory target is 8 weeks from validation. Most simple householder extensions are decided within that window; complex or contested cases, especially those drawing a lot of comments, can take longer.
Can I get email alerts for new extensions applications in Shetlands?
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