Letters / Fundamental flaw in the system
Letters / Shetland deserves answers
Energy / Viking vows to implement better water management measures
Letters / Planning system unfit for purpose
Letters / In fear of the developer?
Letters / ‘Out of touch’
Council / Planning committee approves Viking Energy construction compound applicationPreparatory work for the wind farm is starting this week
Energy / Viking opponents petition planning committee
Council / McGregor takes Smith’s place on planning committee following resignation
Letters / ‘It’s breaking my heart’Back in April 2015, former vice chairman of Sustainable Shetland, James Mackenzie, was invited to give a presentation to a Planning Democracy event in Glasgow. Among other things, the conference explored options for a more equitable planning system, including the idea of equal rights of appeal to create a level playing field that allows communities the same rights as developers. Mackenzie has now submitted his presentation as a letter to Shetland News, saying “not much has changed since then [2015] except that SSE is now the sole owner of Viking Energy”.
Community / Cullivoe marina and business park project edges step closer after planning variation secured
Council / Council grants works licence for subsea cable
Updated Wind farm compound gets planning approval
Council / Decision on knitwear van planning appeal deferred
Energy / New road for Viking Energy construction traffic given go-ahead by planners
Council / Fair Isle bird observatory rebuild gets planning approval
Council / Mobile mast opposed by local residents fails to secure planning permission
Marine / Fetlar salmon farm given approval but concern raised over Cullivoe road
Updated Plans for housing near Clickimin Broch turned down
Community / Plans in for caravan park and campsite in Tingwall valley
Council / Efforts ongoing to recruit planning staff as workload continues to grow
Business / Spaceport set to host exhibition before lodging full planning application
Business / Permission given to turn Lerwick pub into flats
Council / Knitwear producer given permit to trade from van at two locations in town after appeal
Council / Two housing developments given green light after councillors overturn planning decisions on appeal
Community / Permission sought to ‘de-brand’ Commercial Street post office
Environment / Concern over condition of Clickimin Loch
Council / Knitwear producer appeals planning decision
Community / Community council objects to Viking Energy compound plans
Environment agency maintains objection to lodberry conversion over flood risk
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