Housing shortage could hit business development
The shortage of accommodation for workers could continue for the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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Two town housing projects under way
Building work has begun on two new projects in Lerwick totalling £3.5 million which when complete will accommodate 55 tenants.
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Lerwick view blocked by ‘monster’ house
A Lerwick resident whose view has been blocked by a house being built in a neighbouring garden has called on the planning service to be…
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Work on new development plan begins
The areas where future developments should be allowed are being considered in a plan by Shetland Islands Council.
READ FULL STORYCentralisation not good for town, Althing debate hears
The topic under discussion at Saturday’s Althing debate that “Lerwick is too big for its boots” was rejected by audience members following a debate which
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Objections roll in against Sundibanks plan
Residents of Sundibanks, east of Scalloway, have lodged a string of objections to a plan to build 10 private houses at the lower side of
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Lerwick could get 300 more houses
The biggest housing development in Lerwick for decades could go ahead if a land survey now being carried out proves favourable.
READ FULL STORYTenth of population on house waiting list
By ROSALIND GRIFFITHS More than 10 per cent of Shetland’s population could be in need of housing, according to a presentation given by the housing
READ FULL STORYBuilding chief warns rural areas will lose out
Planned approvals for affordable housing in the isles have dropped by over 50 per cent in the last year, according to a housing expert. Chief…
READ FULL STORYHousing chiefs vow to press on as ministers reject funding plea
By ROSALIND GRIFFITHS Angry housing chiefs pledged this week to go ahead with plans to build 10 new council houses in Brae, despite Shetland missing…
READ FULL STORYPush for green homes means prices rise by up to £10,000 per house
RYAN TAYLOR Efforts to make new homes in Shetland more environmentally friendly are pushing up building costs by up to £10,000 per house. According to…
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