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Shetland Islands Planning Handbook

Planning guidance for Shetland Islands

About the Shetland Islands handbooks

This page provides access to planning and building regulation handbooks for Shetland Islands, helping applicants and professionals identify the correct requirements at each stage of a project.

Planning considerations in Shetland Islands

Common factors that affect applications in Shetland Islands.

House Extensions & Permitted Development
New Builds & Infill Development
Change of Use Applications
Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings
Trees, Ecology & Environmental Considerations
Highways, Access & Parking
Drainage & Flood Risk
Validation Requirements

Who this handbook is for

Applicants

  • Homeowners planning extensions
  • Property developers
  • Landlords

Professionals

  • Architects and designers
  • Builders and contractors
  • Planning consultants

Local planning resources

Official resources for Shetland Islands.

External links provided for reference.