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Site Vatster Yell Shetland ZE2 9BU

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Pending Consideration
Scale 5
/Car Parking/Drainage Wastewater Infrastructure/House Erection// Parking Access/ Planning Permission In Principle/ Turning Head

Erection of dwellinghouse with parking for 2 vehicles, turning, and associated drainage (Planning Permission in Principle).

Added 29 Sept

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Lochend Croft Isbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AJ

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Scale 3
/Boundary Fence Installation/Boundary Treatment/Drainage Wastewater Infrastructure// Glamping Pods/ Landscaping/ Parking Access/ Privacy Screens

Glamping pod proposed with new vehicular access, 1.2m post-and-wire fence, 1.8m timber screening, landscaping and drainage.

Added 22 Sept

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Sandlodge Cullivoe Yell Shetland ZE2 9DD (2 related)

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/Condition Compliance/Ecology

Approval for an otter survey required by a planning condition.

Added 13 Aug

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  1. Ref SHE/2026/195/PPPPending ConsiderationNew-Build & Major Development

    Site Vatster Yell Shetland ZE2 9BU

    Received 08 Sept 2026Validated 17 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026

    Erection of dwellinghouse with parking for 2 vehicles, turning, and associated drainage (Planning Permission in Principle).

    To erect dwellinghouse; Parking for 2 vehicles and turning, install associated drainage (Planning Permission in Principle).

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BU
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    08 Sept 2026
    Validated
    17 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    29 Sept 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  2. Ref SHE/2026/199/PPFPending ConsiderationOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Lochend Croft Isbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AJ

    Received 18 Sept 2026Validated 18 Sept 2026Updated 22 Sept 2026

    Glamping pod proposed with new vehicular access, 1.2m post-and-wire fence, 1.8m timber screening, landscaping and drainage.

    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 associated landscaping and drainage works.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AJ
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    18 Sept 2026
    Validated
    18 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    22 Sept 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  3. Ref SHE/2026/088/DCONDecidedLegal / Administrative

    Sandlodge Cullivoe Yell Shetland ZE2 9DD

    Received 12 Aug 2026Validated 12 Aug 2026Updated 10 Sept 2026

    Approval for an otter survey required by a planning condition.

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 (Otter Survey) of planning application 2026/088/PPF.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DD
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    12 Aug 2026
    Validated
    12 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Sept 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  4. Ref SHE/2026/160/PPFDecidedOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    20 Gardentown Symbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AB

    Received 03 Aug 2026Validated 03 Aug 2026Updated 10 Aug 2026

    Proposal to erect a 3.0 x 3.0m polycrub polytunnel at a domestic property.

    Erect 3.0 x 3.0m polycrub polytunnel

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AB
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    03 Aug 2026
    Validated
    03 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Aug 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  5. Ref SHE/2026/150/PPFAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Da Fustra Westing Unst Shetland ZE2 9DW

    Received 20 Jul 2026Validated 20 Jul 2026Updated 30 Jul 2026

    Single-storey rear read extension with decking and soakaway to manage surface water.

    Erection of a single storey read extension, decking and soakaway.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DW
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    20 Jul 2026
    Validated
    20 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Jul 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  6. Ref SHE/2025/155/PADecidedTrees, Ecology & Green Space

    Herra Yell Shetland ZE2 9BL

    Received 10 Jun 2025Validated 11 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposed peatland restoration works, likely involving landscape-scale habitat repair and ecological enhancement.

    Prior approval for proposed peatland restoration.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BL
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Trees, Ecology & Green Space
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    10 Jun 2025
    Validated
    11 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  7. Ref SHE/2025/160/PNUnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Hooses Gossabrough Yell Shetland ZE2 9AU

    Received 16 Jun 2025Validated 17 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Prior notification is proposed for a substantial 26m by 9m agricultural building.

    Prior notification to erect a 26m x 9m agricultural building.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AU
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    16 Jun 2025
    Validated
    17 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  8. Ref SHE/2025/168/PPFDecidedOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Holmlea Mid Yell Yell Shetland ZE2 9BT

    Received 24 Jun 2025Validated 24 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Retrospective hardstanding would support a proposed detached domestic garage on residential land.

    To Change of use of land to create hardstanding (retrospective) and construct detached domestic garage building.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BT
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    24 Jun 2025
    Validated
    24 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  9. Ref SHE/2025/187/DCON1Pending ConsiderationTrees, Ecology & Green Space

    Land To The North Of The A968, Mid Yell, ZE2 9BJ

    Received 27 May 2026Validated 27 May 2026Updated 27 Jun 2026

    Details under Condition 03 for biodiversity works, including off-site habitat restoration linked to the Mid Yell substation site.

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 03 of planning application 2025/187/PPF.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BJ
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Trees, Ecology & Green Space
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    27 May 2026
    Validated
    27 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  10. Ref SHE/2026/096/PPFPending ConsiderationOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    3 Ferry View Ulsta Yell Shetland ZE2 9BD

    Received 18 May 2026Validated 21 May 2026Updated 27 Jun 2026

    Demolish existing domestic garage and build a new single-storey detached garage, with new hardstanding and SUDS drainage.

    To demolish the existing semi-detached domestic garage and erect a new single-storey detached domestic garage; construct new hard standing area; and install SUDS device

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BD
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    18 May 2026
    Validated
    21 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  11. Ref SHE/2026/094/LBCPending ConsiderationRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    The Old Church Hall Mid Yell Yell Shetland ZE2 9BT

    Received 13 May 2026Validated 20 May 2026Updated 27 Jun 2026

    Plans to install 9 solar PV panels on the existing church hall roof, bringing renewable electricity without major roof form changes.

    Installation of 9no. PV panels to existing roof.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BT
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    13 May 2026
    Validated
    20 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  12. Ref SHE/2026/088/PPFPending ConsiderationRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    Sandlodge Cullivoe Yell Shetland ZE2 9DD

    Received 30 Apr 2026Validated 12 May 2026Updated 27 Jun 2026

    Plans to install a seawater intake pump in a foreshore gabion, piping to a rear domestic water-source heat pump via routes under the public road.

    Installation of a submersible pump and protective gabion on the foreshore to supply seawater for a domestic water source heat pump located at the rear of the dwellinghouse with pipework buried under public road.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DD
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    30 Apr 2026
    Validated
    12 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  13. Ref SHE/2026/087/PPFPending ConsiderationExtensions & Enlargements

    Kruss Burravoe Yell Shetland ZE2 9BA

    Received 24 Apr 2026Validated 24 Apr 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Part-retrospective: two single-storey extensions proposed, plus new parking/turning and land change to private garden at Kruss.

    To construct 2 no. single storey extensions to existing dwellinghouse and form new parking and turning area including change of use of land to form private garden ground. (Part- Retrospective)

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BA
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    24 Apr 2026
    Validated
    24 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  14. Ref SHE/2026/027/DCONDecidedLegal / Administrative

    Sandalbrae Baltasound Unst Shetland ZE2 9DS

    Received 23 Mar 2026Validated 23 Mar 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Details submitted to discharge Condition 09 on soil, spoil and construction waste disposal for the approved 2026/027/PPF development.

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 09 (soil,spoil or waste) (of planning application 2026/027/PPF.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DS
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    23 Mar 2026
    Validated
    23 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  15. Ref SHE/2025/187/DCONDecidedLegal / Administrative

    Land To The North Of The A968, Mid Yell, ZE2 9BJ

    Received 13 Mar 2026Validated 13 Mar 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Peat Management Plan for Condition 5 (2025/187/PPF), outlining how peat would be handled on site.

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 05 (Peat Management Plan) of planning application 2025/187/PPF.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    13 Mar 2026
    Validated
    13 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  16. Ref SHE/2026/057/VCONPending ConsiderationLegal / Administrative

    Beaw Field Wind Farm, Burravoe, Yell ZE2 9BA

    Received 10 Mar 2026Validated 21 May 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Section 42 request to extend the commencement deadline for the previously approved development to 30 Nov 2031.

    Application under section 42 to amend Condition 2 of application 2024/030/VCON to extend the time period for commencement of development to 30th November 2031.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BA
    Status
    Pending Consideration
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    10 Mar 2026
    Validated
    21 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  17. Ref SHE/2026/047/PNUnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Gremister Yell ZE2 9BL

    Received 26 Feb 2026Validated 02 Mar 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Prior notification for a general-purpose agricultural Nissan hut, measuring 18m x 8m, with sliding doors on concrete blockwork walls.

    Prior Notification for General Purpose Agricultural Nissan Hut 18M x 8M

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BL
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    26 Feb 2026
    Validated
    02 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  18. Ref SHE/2026/039/PPFDecidedParking, Access & Highways

    St Olaf Sellafirth Yell Shetland ZE2 9DG

    Received 20 Feb 2026Validated 23 Feb 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Proposed sauna pavilion, with upgrades to the access road and parking area, and a new section of footpath.

    To construct sauna, upgrade existing access road and parking area and form new section of footpath.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DG
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Parking, Access & Highways
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    20 Feb 2026
    Validated
    23 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  19. Ref SHE/2024/308/DCONDecidedLegal / Administrative

    Whalsay Cemetery Brough Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AL

    Received 11 Feb 2026Validated 11 Feb 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Archaeological method statement approval sought under planning condition 04, setting out how digs/recording will be carried out on site.

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 04 (Method Statement for Archaeological works) planning application 2024/308/PPF.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AL
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    11 Feb 2026
    Validated
    11 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  20. Ref SHE/2026/027/PPFDecidedNew-Build & Major Development

    Sandalbrae Baltasound Unst Shetland ZE2 9DS

    Received 10 Feb 2026Validated 10 Feb 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Plans to demolish an existing house and build a new single-storey 2-bed dwelling, with solar panels/ASHP, plus drainage and landscaping.

    Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and construction of new single storey 2 bedroom house with solar panels and ASHP, associated landscaping and drainage works.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DS
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    10 Feb 2026
    Validated
    10 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  21. Ref SHE/2026/015/PNUnknownDemolition & Site Clearance

    Montbretia Haroldswick Unst Shetland ZE2 9ED

    Received 26 Jan 2026Validated 26 Jan 2026Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Prior notification to demolish existing buildings, paving the way for potential future redevelopment of the site.

    Prior Notification for Demolition of buildings.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9ED
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Demolition & Site Clearance
    Impact Scale
    7/10
    Received
    26 Jan 2026
    Validated
    26 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  22. Ref SHE/2025/303/PPFDecidedOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    The Old Church Hall Mid Yell Yell Shetland ZE2 9BT

    Received 04 Dec 2025Validated 08 Dec 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Erection of a garden storage shed (about 4.8m x 2.4m x 3.0m) in the churchyard at St Johns, Mid Yell.

    Garden storage shed 4.8m x 2.4m x 3.0m

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BT
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    04 Dec 2025
    Validated
    08 Dec 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  23. Ref SHE/2025/282/PPFDecidedDemolition & Site Clearance

    Kiandra Symbister Whalsay Shetland ZE2 9AG

    Received 30 Oct 2025Validated 30 Oct 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Demolish an existing dwelling and replace it with a new single-storey home, alongside a change of use for part of the land.

    To demolish existing dwelling house and to construct new single storey dwelling house. Section of land change of use.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AG
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Demolition & Site Clearance
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    30 Oct 2025
    Validated
    30 Oct 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  24. Ref SHE/2025/096/DCON1DecidedLegal / Administrative

    Shetland Amenity Trust Windhouse Lodge Mid Yell Yell Shetland ZE2 9BJ

    Received 19 Sept 2025Validated 19 Sept 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Details submitted under planning condition 4 for approval related to permission 2025/096/PPFno development works specified.

    Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning condition 4 of planning permission 2025/096/PPF.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    19 Sept 2025
    Validated
    19 Sept 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  25. Ref SHE/2025/236/PPFDecidedOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Toonigarth Gossabrough Yell Shetland ZE2 9AU

    Received 17 Sept 2025Validated 29 Oct 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    New detached garage/workshop building, with single-storey footprint and car access from the existing drive.

    To erect a single detached garage/workshop building.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AU
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    17 Sept 2025
    Validated
    29 Oct 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  26. Ref SHE/2025/231/SEC50DecidedLegal / Administrative

    Brough Stores Burravoe Yell Shetland ZE2 9AY

    Received 09 Sept 2025Validated 09 Sept 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    S50 licensing certificate for Brough Store to run an alcohol licence, alongside confirmation of prior change from shop storage/former post office to a dwelling.

    Section 50 Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 application

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9AY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    09 Sept 2025
    Validated
    09 Sept 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  27. Ref SHE/2025/219/PNUnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Islesview Unst Shetland ZE2 9DW

    Received 27 Aug 2025Validated 28 Aug 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Plans for a general purpose agricultural shed (about 12m x 9m) with a new access track at Isles View, Unst.

    Prior notification to erect general purpose agricultural shed 12m x 9m with access track.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DW
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    27 Aug 2025
    Validated
    28 Aug 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  28. Ref SHE/2025/213/LBCDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Uyeasound Kirk East Road Uyeasound Unst ZE2 9DL

    Received 19 Aug 2025Validated 19 Aug 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Church conversion to a single dwelling with new roof covering, solar panels, insulation and an air-source heat pump, plus internal alterations.

    Convert existing Church into single dwelling house. New roofing material, solar panels, internal alterations, insulation and Air Source Heat Pump.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DL
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    19 Aug 2025
    Validated
    19 Aug 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  29. Ref SHE/2025/212/PPFDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Uyeasound Kirk East Road Uyeasound Unst ZE2 9DL

    Received 19 Aug 2025Validated 27 Aug 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Proposed conversion to a dwellinghouse, with solar panels and an air source heat pump installed for greener heating.

    Change of use to dwellinghouse, installation of solar panels and air source heat pump.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9DL
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    19 Aug 2025
    Validated
    27 Aug 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles
  30. Ref SHE/2025/187/PPFDecidedNew-Build & Major Development

    Land To The North Of The A968, Mid Yell, ZE2 9BJ

    Received 10 Jul 2025Validated 28 Jul 2025Updated 26 Jun 2026

    Plans for a new substation building with switch room/reactors, palisade fencing, storage, parking and accessplus a change from agricultural to industrial use.

    Erection of substation building comprising x1 switch room, x2 reactors, palisade fencing, associated storage, parking and access. Including a change of use from agricultural to industrial.

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    Postcode
    ZE2 9BJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    10 Jul 2025
    Validated
    28 Jul 2025
    Last Scraped
    26 Jun 2026
    Ward
    North Isles