Building permits in Shetlands
Mapenzo tracks 170 building permits and applications in Shetlands, with 30 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 12, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Plot Wadbister Girlsta Shetland | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Plot Wadbister Girlsta Shetland | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | – | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Luggies Knowe Hill Of Gremista | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Vidlin Shore Base | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Land To The North Of The | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Coastguard Station Knab Road Lerwick Shetland | Issued |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Windows and doors | Brevik Cottages Burgh Road Lerwick Shetland | In review |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Garages | Plot (East Of Hillgrind) Firth Mossbank Shetland | Issued |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Roofing | Kantersted Road Lerwick Shetland | Refused |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 116 | |
| Additions | 27 | |
| Windows and doors | 11 | |
| Garages | 9 | |
| Roofing | 8 | |
| Demolition | 8 | |
| Fences | 7 | |
| HVAC | 6 | |
| Facades | 3 | |
| Interior work | 2 | |
| Electrical | 2 | |
| Solar | 1 | |
| Plumbing | 1 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Orkney111 permits
- Moray272 permits
- Aberdeenshire813 permits
- Aberdeen554 permits
- Highland1,088 permits
- Cairngorms154 permits
- Western Isles196 permits
- Angus227 permits
- Energy Consents Unit42 permits
- Dundee324 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Shetlands?
Mapenzo has 170 records in Shetlands: 101 issued or under construction and 65 in review. 30 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Shetlands?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Shetlands in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.