Policy Documents
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The aim of this manual is to offer broad guidance covering every aspect of designing and developing a house in Shetland and to encourage a high quality of design and siting within the Shetland landscape. 'The Shetland House' should be read as supplementary planning guidance to the Shetland Local Plan 2004. Housing and Colour Appendix 10 This appendix has been produced to help you choose colours for your dwellinghouse. The aim is to encourage an approach that respects indigenous approaches to colour and therefore emphasises the distinctiveness of Shetland. Examples of Shetland house design with style, originality and respect for a sustainable landscape. |
| This report specifies the measures Shetland Islands Council Considers Necessary to prevent or mitigate flooding of non-agricultural land within Shetland and it is published to meet the requirements of the Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1997. This report specifies the measures Shetland Islands Council Considers Necessary to prevent or mitigate flooding of non-agricultural land within Shetland and it is published to meet the requirements of the Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1997. |
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This advisory leaflet is intended to raise awareness of what is seen to be the growing problem of intrusive light and to suggest ways in which everyone can reduce light pollution, at home or in the workplace. |
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This report presents the findings of a detailed retail questionnaire survey that was undertaken by the Councils Planning Service in Autumn 2003. It was initiated to enable a continuous review of the policies and proposals contained within the Shetland Structure Plan and Shetland Local Plan and to stimulate discussion on the issues facing retailing in Shetland. |
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Adopted Fladdabister and Ocraquoy Settlement Design Statement This document has been carried forward by local residents who formed a steering group to produce a Settlement Design Statement. Its aim is to ensure that future development and change occurs in a manner that respects the area's past and present, and conserves its unique rural character for future generations to enjoy. Current appendix map - Fladdabister20map |
Climate Change impacts in Shetland This document contains the summary of the presentations made to Shetland Islands Council at the Transport and Environment Forum held in the North Atlantic Fisheries College on 1st March 2005 by Dr James Hansom, Dr Adrian Hall and Professor David Smith. Also included in this document are the notes from the meeting. |
Planning Application and Housing Zone Monitoring These two appendixes present information undertaken by the Planning Service for the purposes of monitoring the Shetland Local Plan and undertaking the Housing Zone Review. They display information on all planning applications that were received in community council areas during the period January 2004 to May 2005. The committee report to which this information relates can be found at: http://coins.sic.gov.uk/agenda/1025.htm |
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These monitoring reports set out the results of monitoring undertaken for the Shetland Local Plan. |
The Development Plans Monitoring Report The Development Plans Monitoring Report takes the Shetland Structure Plan Vision for 2016 as a benchmark and monitors the changes that have occurred in the past four or five years. The topics covered are; Population Change, House Completions, The Economy, Natural and Built Environment, factors relating to Peripherality, Transport, Water and Drainage and Energy, Resources and Waste. |
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Basic Principals of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment This document provides a guide on what should be taken into account when producing a landscape and visual impact assessment. It is intended for use by sponsors of development and will aid the Planning Authority in determining assessments. |
Interim Planning Policy Guidance - Domestic & Community Aerogenerators and Solar Energy This is the Council's adopted interim policy on domestic/community aerogenerators and solar energy. It should be used by those considering such developments. For further advice on renewables see Advice Note 7 - Renewable Energy Application and Energy Efficiency. Alteration to Policy LP HOU4 approved by Council on 23rd September 2006 This docucment explains the requirements required in all zones, for new houses, conversions of a building or bringing a building back into use where it has been abandoned.
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