September 30th 2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL PLACE PLAN
The Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021

Date of Notice: 30/09/2026
Prepared By: North Yell Development Council
For Local Area: North Yell

1. Purpose of this Notice
Notice is hereby given that North Yell Development Council has prepared a proposed Local Place Plan (LPP) for North Yell.

Local Place Plans are community-led proposals that focus on how local land and buildings should be used and developed in the future. Once successfully registered by the Shetland Islands Council, this plan will have a statutory role in shaping the next Shetland Local Development Plan.

2. Brief Description of the Proposed LPP
The proposed North Yell Local Place Plan sets out our community's. It includes a map defining the boundary of the plan area and details specific development proposals, which focus on:

1 Housing

2 Community

3 Transport

4 Industry

5 Energy

6 Heritage

7 Connectivity

8 Environment

3. How to View the Proposed Plan
You can access and review the full draft copy of the proposed Local Place Plan and accompanying map through the following methods

  • Online:HERE
  • In Person: Printed copies are available for public viewing at Sellafirth Community Hub.