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House Site, Gott, Shetland, ZE2

Key Features

  • Plannning Permission in Principle
  • Services Near By
  • Flat Site
  • Quiet Location
  • 2025/226/PPF

Description

An outstanding opportunity awaits discerning buyers with this prime building plot, now available for sale in the picturesque and sought-after area of Gott. This is a rare chance to secure a piece of land with the significant advantage of having planning permission already in place, removing a major hurdle often associated with land acquisition and development.

Planning Reference - 2025/226/PPF

The plot offers a blank canvas for a prospective owner to create a bespoke residence tailored precisely to their specifications and desires. With planning permission secured, allowing for a more efficient and potentially quicker start to construction. This is particularly appealing for those looking to avoid the often lengthy and complex process of obtaining planning consent, making this plot an incredibly attractive proposition for both owner-occupiers and developers alike.

Gott is renowned for its tranquil surroundings and community feel, providing an idyllic setting for a new home. The location benefits from its proximity to Tingwall School, making it ideal for families. Furthermore, Gott offers convenient access to Lerwick, where all major amenities, including shops, services, and transport links, are easily accessible.

Prospective purchasers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the existing planning permission, including reviewing all associated documents and conditions. This will ensure a full understanding of the development potential and any specific requirements that need to be met. Site visits are essential to fully appreciate the plot's dimensions, orientation, and its immediate surroundings.

AVAILABILITY

Available immediately on conclusion of legal formalities with a flexible completion date.

VIEWINGS

By simply visiting the site.

CLOSING DATE

Parties wishing to be advised of a closing date should formally note their interest with the selling agent via a solicitor.

OFFERS TO

Arthur & Simpson

68 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0DL

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DISCLAIMER Note: Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars accurate, they do not offer/form any part of a contract on offer and are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate. We have not tested electricity, gas or water services or any appliances. Photographs may have been taken with a wide-angle lens.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-07

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 61% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Tingwall Primary School1.7 miles
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Nesting Primary School3.7 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Bell's Brae Primary School3.9 miles
    Pupils
    269
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Whiteness Primary School4.1 miles
    Pupils
    65
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sound Primary School4.4 miles
    Pupils
    234
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Anderson High School4.3 miles
    Pupils
    986
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Aith Junior High School8.6 miles
    Pupils
    116
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Whalsay School11 miles
    Pupils
    57
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Brae High School14 miles
    Pupils
    163
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sandwick Junior High School15 miles
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Lerwick, Lerwick3.4 miles
Tesco Lerwick Superstore, Lerwick4.3 miles
Co-op Brae, Brae, Shetland Islands14 miles

GP surgery

Lerwick Health Centre4 miles

Pharmacy

Whb Sutherlands3.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Thurso Rail Station139 miles

Nearest bus stop

Califf Rd End1.6 miles

Typical drive times

Lerwick17 min · 8.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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68 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0DL

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