Local Development Plan 2014
Local Development Plan
The Shetland Local Development Plan (LDP) 2014 (PDF, 6.4MB) was adopted by the Council on 26th September 2014 and is the established planning policy for Shetland. It has been prepared to assist with the delivery of sustainable economic growth and the preservation of the natural and built environment of Shetland including its rich cultural and landscape heritage and ways of life, whilst making sure we can continue to provide 21st century communications and infrastructure to communities that are growing and changing. It sets out the Council's land use strategy which recognises existing developments, promotes sustainable economic growth and conserves Shetland's natural and built environment.
Local Development Plan - NEWSLETTER MAY 2017 (PDF, 4.29MB)
Local Development Plan Scheme
For further information and details of the preparation timetable and consultation programme for the Plan please read our Development Plan Scheme document by clicking on the below link:
Development Plan Scheme 2024-25
Re-Create Scalloway
Re-Create Scalloway is a community-led project run by Shetland Islands Council, Scalloway Community Council and Working Group. It received funding from the Scottish Government’s Making Places Initiative to develop a Vision and Action Plan for the village. These documents will form part of the pilot Local Place Plan for Scalloway. Further links and information can be viewed on the Masterplans, Development Briefs and Projects page.
Lerwick Town Centre Health Check
The health check was undertaken to assess the town centre’s strengths, vitality and viability, weaknesses and resilience. The findings will be used to provide an evidence base to inform our next Local Development Plan (LDP2).
Lerwick Town Centre Health Check (PDF, 4.3MB)
Shetland Local Development Plan Documents and Maps:
Shetland Local Development Plan
Areas of Best Fit maps
Designated Sites Maps
Proposals Maps by locality
Action Programme document 2018/19
Action Programme Interactive Map
Housing Land Audit 2021/22
Housing Land Audit 2020/21
Housing Land Audit 2019/20
Housing Land Audit 2018/19
Housing Land Audit 2017/18
Employment Land Audit 2021/22
Employment Land Audit 2020/21
Employment Land Audit 2019/20
Employment Land Audit 2018/19
Employment Land Audit 2017/18
Adopted Planning Policy
Development Brief - Anderson High School Campus, Knab (Adopted November 2016)
Works Licensing
The Knab, Lerwick Masterplan - adopted June 2019:
Knab Masterplan Report (20MB)
Specialist reports that are referred in the draft Masterplan are available below:
- Transport Framework Final (8MB)
- Desktop Infrastructure Report (793KB)
- Indicative Drainage Layout (143KB)
- Listed Building Inspection (12MB)
- AHS Ecological Survey (9MB)
- Knab Consultation 2 FINAL Report (3MB)
Supplementary Guidance (SG)
Supplementary Guidance sets out detailed policy and advice to help you meet the requirements of the Local Development Plan. It should be read in conjunction with the policies in the LDP and any other SG relevant to the type of development proposed.
Adopted Supplementary Guidance Documents
Outdoor Access Strategy SG (Adopted September 2019)
Onshore Wind Energy SG (Adopted February 2018)
- Onshore Wind Energy SEA Environmental Report
- Onshore Wind Energy SEA Post Adoption Statement
- Onshore Wind Energy SEA Post Adoption Statement Annex 1
Shetland Islands Marine Spatial Plan (Adopted February 2015)
- Aquaculture Supplementary Guidance
- Habitats Regulation Appraisal - Record
- Strategic Environmental Assessment.pdf - Environmental Report
- Strategic Environmental Assessment – Non-Technical Summary
- Strategic Environmental Assessment - post-adoption statement
Local Nature Conservation Sites Supplementary Guidance (Adopted February 2015)
North Staney Hill Masterplan Supplementary Guidance (SG) (Adopted March2018)
- Executive Summary (PDF file, 9.2 mb)
- Masterplan Base Map (PDF file, 2.1 mb)
- Development Framework Book 1 (PDF file, 10.6 mb)
- Development Framework Book 2 (PDF file, 21.6 mb)
- Development Framework Book 3 (PDF File, 16.1 mb)
- Appendix 1 - NVC (PDF file, 665 kb)
- Appendix 2 – Archaeology Report (PDF file, 3.8 mb)
- Appendix 3 – Ecology and Nature Conservation (PDF file, 7.8 mb)
- Appendix 4 – Peat Management Plan (PDF file, 1.7 mb)
- SIC Roads department comments (PDF file, 7.21 mb)
- Amendment Plan indicating the agreed area of exclusion from the Masterplan:
Boundary amendment (PDF file, 5 mb)
Draft Supplementary Guidance Documents:
(NB these documents are in DRAFT and will be considered for adoption by the Council in the coming period.)
- Business and Industry
- Historic Environment
- Local Landscape Areas
- Natural Heritage
- Parking Standards
- Residential Access
- Water and Drainage
- Water and drainage - technical appendix
- Onshore Wind Energy SEA Environmental Report
During the course of the consultation it has become apparent that the Supplementary Guidance Document - Local Landscape Areas contains some formatting and typographical errors.
In particular we want to highlight an error on page four of the document which references
Policy N3, this should in fact reference Policy NH4 within the Local Development Plan. We apologise for any confusion this has caused.
Supplementary Guidance Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Determinations and Environmental Reports:
- Supplementary Guidance - Works Licensing Determination
- Supplementary Guidance - Works Licensing Statement of Reasons
- Supplementary Guidance - Aquaculture Determination
- Supplementary Guidance - Aquaculture Statement of Reasons
Supporting Documents:
- Placemaking
- Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
- SEA Revised Environmental Report
- SEA Revised Environmental Report Appendices
- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Habitats Regulations Assessment Appendices
- Background Paper to Local Landscape Areas Supplementary Guidance
- Local Nature Conservation Sites in Shetland: Tranche 1
Interim Planning Policy: Minerals December 2009
Shetland Islands Council have undertaken a review of the Council’s Aggregates Policies currently contained within the Shetland Structure Plan (2000) and the Shetland Local Plan (2004).
This Minerals Interim Planning Policy (IPP) has been subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). The IPP was adopted by Shetland Islands Council on 9th December 2009 and to complete the SEA process a Post-Adoption Statement and its accompanying Appendix, which shows how the assessment influenced the final documents are available below:
- Interim Planning Policy: Minerals December 2009
- Post-Adoption Statement Minerals
- Post-Adoption Statement Appendix
- Minerals Technical Report February 2009
- Minerals Monitoring & Main Issues Report February 2009
SEA Post Adoption Statement
Shetland Islands Council has formally adopted its Local Development Plan and as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) regulations, the Council has now produced a ‘Post Adoption Statement’ that summarises all comments made during the consultation and how these comments were considered within the LDP process.
Shetland Local Development Plan Examination Report
The report constitutes the Department for Planning and Environmental Appeals’ conclusions and recommendations relating to unresolved issues which were received during the earlier representation phase of the Shetland Local Development Plan.
The Shetland Local Development Plan Examination Report
A Guidance Note for people who have submitted representations can be found here:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0039/00398137.pdf
Other Development Plan Publications
Other policy and guidance documents prepared as part of the Development Plan Review can be accessed below:
Planning Policy Guidance and Advice Notes
The Shetland House: December 2008 (3.33 MB)
Guidance for Housing Development in Shetland : Broad guidance covering every aspect of designing and developing a house in Shetland .
Housing and Colour: December 2008 (1.56 MB)
Guidance for Using Colour : Guidance on choosing colour's for houses within Shetland and encouraging an approach that respects indigenous approaches to colour and which emphasise the distinctiveness of Shetland.
Examples of Shetland House Design: December 2008 (1.4 MB)
Examples of Shetland house design with style, originality and respect for a sustainable landscape.
Landscape Sensitivity and Capacity Study for Wind Farm Developments (3.23 MB)
This landscape assessment study has been prepared by Land Use Consultants. The study is a tool to assist Planning Officers to assess wind farm applications; it is not a policy document.
The study provides guidance relevant to landscape and visual matters on areas that are considered most appropriate for wind farm development on Shetland, such that it can be applied to wind farm proposals of various sizes.
The Study is set out in six sections accompanied by seven supporting maps (figures 1 to 7), links below:
- Figure.1 Viewpoints
- Figure.2 Landscape Character Types
- Figure.3 Sensitivity in Relation to Landscape Character
- Figure.4 Landscape Designations
- Figure.5 Sensitivity in Relation to Landscape Character and Designations
- Figure.6 Visual Compartments
- Figure.7 Sensitivity in Relation to Visual Compartments and Designation
SPG: Public Safety and Safeguarding Consultation Zones within Shetland : April 2014 (559 KB)
This guidance is an array of legislation and controls administered by the Health and Safety Executive, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the Ministry of Defense, the Department of Transport and the civil Aviation Authority all of which seek to minimise the risks of accidents and numbers os people potentially affected. Zones have been defined around hazardous installations and aerodromes by these authorities within which they are consulted about development proposals. These are known as safeguarding zones.
Reducing Carbon Emissions in New Development September 2008
Contributing at least an extra 15% reduction in CO2 emissions beyond the 2007 Building Regulations Carbon Dioxide Emissions Standard
Status: Although not itself part of the statutory plan, the interim planning policy and guidance note provides the interpretation of Policy SPENG5 in the light of national guidance issued by the Scottish Government in SPP6. It is the latest statement of Council Policy and is therefore a material consideration for all applications proposing development where the cumulative total of floor space exceeds 500sq.m.
Contact:
Development Plans
Shetland Islands Council
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Lerwick, Shetland
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