What Needs Planning Permission

Make a Planning Application

To make a planning application online click the ePlanning link below to go to the Scotland ePlanning portal. You will need to create a user account on ePlanning.scot before starting a proposal.

ePlanning portal

Need Help?

If you are unsure how to proceed help is available either by reading the planning advice notes or by contacting the Development Management team direct. Doing so could save time, money and avoid enforcement action.

Whilst the office is closed and we are working from home, we will not be able to provide a duty officer service at 8 North Ness.

But you can contact Development Management regarding general planning application matters by emailing development.management@shetland.gov.uk.

For the purposes of assessing the completeness or otherwise of planning applications and other related consents the Council has adopted for use the Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) validation of applications guidance.
To ensure you complete your forms correctly it is recommended you read and follow these guidelines:
HOPS validation & determination guidelines
This will help avoid delays.

Please note that further information on planning and building standards matters is also available elsewhere on this website and at the Scottish Government website.