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Isles of Scilly planning applications
203 applications. 99% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 203 planning applications from Isles of Scilly. 83 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Isles of Scilly: 103 applications received in the last year, 83 decisions published.
Isles of Scilly takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application, ranking 100 of 156 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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P/26/086/TWA Status unknown
Holy Vale Wines, Holy Vale, St Mary's, TR21 0NT.
Proposal: Application to pollard one elm tree located to the east of the Holy Vale winery building to 15ft.
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P/26/080/COU Status unknown
Circus Field, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's.
Proposal: Temporary change of use for three years to house welfare unit and storage cabin for use by Men's Shed Charity, including retention of hardstanding and access.
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P/26/079/LBC Status unknown
Pier House, The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HY.
Proposal: Replacement of roofing to outbuilding and courtyard porches, installation of replacement rainwater goods, overlaying of courtyard with heritage riven paving slabs, and re-rendering and painting of courtyard-facing wall.
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P/26/078/HH Status unknown
Pier House, The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HY.
Proposal: Replacement of roofing to outbuilding and courtyard porches, installation of replacement rainwater goods, overlaying of courtyard with heritage riven paving slabs, and re-rendering and painting of courtyard-facing wall.
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P/26/084/TWA Status unknown
Kilandrist, Trenoweth, St Mary's, TR21 0NS.
Proposal: Application to remove one pine tree located to the east of Kilandrist.
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P/26/085/FUL Status unknown
Police Garages, Jerusalem Terrace, Hugh Town, St Mary's.
Proposal: Demolition of single-storey, three-vehicle garage.
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P/26/077/ROV Status unknown
Trelawney, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 4 of planning permission P/09/043/FUL [Change of use of guest house (Use Class C1) to 3 self catering holiday flats plus owners accommodation (Use Class 3)] to be able to let Flat 1 and Flat 2 as permanent full time accommodation as well as short term holiday lets.
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P/26/081/CLE Status unknown
Beachfield House, Porthloo, St Mary's, TR21 0NE.
Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Use for the use of Beachfield House as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).
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P/26/082/HH Status unknown
Plumb Cottage, 3 Higher Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PT.
Proposal: Removal of timber escape hatch and installation of timber sliding sash window (Listed Building).
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P/26/083/LBC Status unknown
Plumb Cottage, 3 Higher Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PT.
Proposal: Removal of timber escape hatch and installation of timber sliding sash window (Listed Building).
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P/26/076/TWA Status unknown
Belgrano, 20 Sally Port, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JE.
Proposal: Application to remove two palm trees in the rear garden of 20 Sally Port.
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P/26/054/LBC Status unknown
2 Higher Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PT.
Proposal: Removal of entire wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural slate. The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/053/HH.
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P/26/053/HH Status unknown
2 Higher Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PT.
Proposal: Removal of entire wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural slate. The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/054/LBC.
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P/26/075/HH Status unknown
4 Buzza Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HX.
Proposal: Removal of entire wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural slate.
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P/26/070/HH Status unknown
Northwethel, 12 Pilots Retreat, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PB.
Proposal: Construction of a single storey granny annexe.
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P/26/074/FUL Status unknown
Normandy House, Normandy, St Mary's, TR21 0NY.
Proposal: Proposed replacement doors and re-covering the roof from fibre cement tiles to natural slate.
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P/26/073/FUL Status unknown
Corner Cottage Chalets, Higher Town, St Martin's.
Proposal: Construction of a replacement dwelling on a site currently housing two chalets [Amended Plans].
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P/26/071/LBC Granted
The Chaplaincy, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA.
Proposal: Installation of solar panels.
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P/26/068/ROV Granted
Valhalla, Abbey Road, Tresco, TR24 0QQ.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/21/108/HH (Demolition of lean-to extension, construction of new single storey extension, installation of new dormer windows, construction of new swimming pool and other internal and external alterations. [Affecting setting of a listed building]).
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P/26/067/CLE Status unknown
Old Pharmacy, The Parade, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0LP.
Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Use for part of the ground floor at The Old Pharmacy.
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P/26/065/ROV Granted
Ex-Secondary School Site, Carn Thomas, Hugh Town, St Mary's.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 12 (Submission of Surface Water Drainage Report) of planning permission P/24/028/FUL (Construction of 27 new homes including landscaping, surface water management, renewable energy, on-site road access and footpaths, vehicle parking, refuse and cycle provision, provision of public open space and single point of vehicular access off Telegraph Road [Major Development]).
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P/26/066/FUL Status unknown
Tregarthen's Hotel, Garrison Hill, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PP.
Proposal: Installation of four external plant rooms to micro lodges, roof -mounted solar thermal panels and revised fenestration on the main hotel building.
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P/26/064/FUL Status unknown
Land Adj To Tennis Courts, Pool Road, Middle Down, Tresco.
Proposal: Construction of new Padel Court.
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P/26/063/FUL Status unknown
Top Staff Annexe, Back Lane, Norrad, Tresco, TR24 0PW.
Proposal: Construction of extension to existing staff accommodation to provide 4 additional ensuite rooms and shared facilities [Amended Plans].
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P/26/060/CLE Granted
The Annexe, Bollards, Little Porth, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JG.
Proposal: Formation and occupation of ground floor flat for C3 (Dwellinghouse) use.
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P/26/061/CLE Granted
Bollards, Little Porth, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JG.
Proposal: Formation and occupation of first floor flat for C3 (Dwellinghouse) use.
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P/26/059/COU Granted
Strand House, Lower Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PS.
Proposal: Change of use from a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) (Listed Building)
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P/26/056/FUL Granted
Porthmellon Waste Site, Moorwell Lane, Hugh Town, St Mary's.
Proposal: Replacement of roof covering and rainwater goods to Processing Hall.
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P/26/058/COU Granted
Park View, 11 The Parade, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0LP
Proposal: Change of use from a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) (Listed Building)
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P/26/057/COU Status unknown
Captains Cabin, Rams Valley, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JX.
Proposal: Conversion of double garage into holiday flat.
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P/26/052/COU Status unknown
Isles Of Scilly Sailing Club, Telegraph Road, Porth Mellon, St Mary's, TR21 0JY
Proposal: Application for a change of use of land for the siting of a takeaway unit, known as 'The Cracked Crab and Laughing Lobster' and associated outdoor seating.
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P/26/055/TWA Granted
5 Ennor Close, Old Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NL.
Proposal: Application to remove overhanging branches from six elm trees at the rear of 5 Ennor Close.
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P/26/041/HH Granted
1 Bay View Terrace, Telegraph Road, Porth Mellon, St Mary's, TR21 0NE.
Proposal: Erection of rear extensions following demolition of existing lean to, store and potting shed; installation of first floor balcony over garage; and internal reconfiguration.
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P/26/050/HH Granted
3 Well Cross, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PU.
Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey entrance porch and installation of new white UPVC French doors (Amended Title).
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P/26/049/COU Granted
Bryher Boatyard, Norrad, Bryher.
Proposal: Change of use of the land for a two-year period from boatyard to seasonal staff accommodation (2x Pods) for use in connection with the existing business.
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P/26/048/HH Granted
Tresillian, 3 Buzza Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HX.
Proposal: Removal of wet laid scantle slate roof (east and west elevation) and replacement with dry laid natural slate.
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P/26/042/FUL Status unknown
BT Phone Box, Old Lane, Middle Town, St Agnes.
Proposal: Installation of micro wind turbine and solar power system to maintain existing phone box (Listed building) The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/043/LBC.
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P/26/045/LBC Status unknown
BT Phone Box, Cruthers Neck, Higher Town, St Martin's.
Proposal: Installation of micro wind turbine and solar power system to maintain existing phone box (Listed building) The documents for this application are available to view on the webpage of the corresponding planning application: P/26/044/FUL.
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P/26/044/FUL Status unknown
BT Phone Box, Cruthers Neck, Higher Town, St Martin's.
Proposal: Installation of micro wind turbine and solar power system to maintain existing phone box (Listed building) The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/045/LBC.
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P/26/043/LBC Status unknown
BT Phone Box, Old Lane, Middle Town, St Agnes.
Proposal: Installation of micro wind turbine and solar power system to maintain existing phone box (Listed building) The documents for this application are available to view on the webpage of the corresponding planning application: P/26/042/FUL.
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P/26/047/ROV Granted
The Town Hall, The Parade, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0LW.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 1 of planning permission P/24/038/COU (temporary change of use of land for use as a fenced site compound) to extend the temporary permitted change of use from a period of two years to three years.
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P/26/038/FUL Granted
The Harbour Master's Office, The Quay, St Marys, TR21 0HU.
Proposal: Roof replacement works, including the replacement of the existing asbestos cement slates with new natural slate, replacement of the UPVC rainwater goods with new marine-grade aluminium rainwater goods, replacement of all Velux windows to match the existing, removal of redundant commercial kitchen extract ventilation ducting, and installation of new roof-mounted solar photovoltaics. The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/039/LBC.
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P/26/039/LBC Granted
The Harbour Master's Office, The Quay, St Marys, TR21 0HU.
Proposal: Roof replacement works, including the replacement of the existing asbestos cement slates with new natural slate, replacement of the UPVC rainwater goods with new marine-grade aluminium rainwater goods, replacement of all Velux windows to match the existing, removal of redundant commercial kitchen extract ventilation ducting, and installation of new roof-mounted solar photovoltaics. The corresponding planning application can be viewed via the link: P/26/038/FUL.
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P/26/046/HH Granted
The Manse, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Marys, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Removal of chimney and installation of solar panels.
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P/26/035/LBC Granted
Hazeldene, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Replacement of non-period upvc rainwater goods with painted cast iron, construction of a south facing veranda to the single storey extension, and installation of cedar cladding to walls beneath the veranda and solar array (Listed Building) [Amended Title/Plans]. The documents for this application are also available to view on the webpage of the corresponding householder application: P/26/027/HH.
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P/26/034/FUL Granted
Post Office & Stores, Middle Town, St Agnes, TR22 0PL.
Proposal: Demolition of the existing shop and post office (excluding existing granite gable) and construction of a new shop, post office and workers dwelling, including works to site levels and existing track.
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P/26/027/HH Granted
Hazeldene, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Replacement of non-period upvc rainwater goods with painted cast iron, construction of a south facing veranda to the single storey extension, and installation of cedar cladding to walls beneath the veranda and solar array (Listed Building) [Amended Title/Plans] The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/035/LBC.
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P/26/033/LBC Granted
The Chaplaincy, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA.
Proposal: Re-roofing of The Chaplaincy with Riverstone slate (Listed Building).
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P/26/032 Granted
Land To The South Of Parting Carn Lane, Parting Carn Lane, Parting Carn, St Mary's.
Proposal: Siting of a Mobile Abattoir at Parting Carn Farm.
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P/26/032/COU Granted
Land To The South Of Parting Carn Lane, Parting Carn Lane, Parting Carn, St Mary's.
Proposal: Siting of a Mobile Abattoir at Parting Carn Farm.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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P/26/049/COU Granted
Bryher Boatyard, Norrad, Bryher.
Proposal: Change of use of the land for a two-year period from boatyard to seasonal staff accommodation (2x Pods) for use in connection with the existing business.
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P/26/071/LBC Granted
The Chaplaincy, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA.
Proposal: Installation of solar panels.
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P/26/068/ROV Granted
Valhalla, Abbey Road, Tresco, TR24 0QQ.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/21/108/HH (Demolition of lean-to extension, construction of new single storey extension, installation of new dormer windows, construction of new swimming pool and other internal and external alterations. [Affecting setting of a listed building]).
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P/26/028/FUL Granted
Land To The West Of Tourist Information Centre, Porthcressa Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's.
Proposal: Erection of Electricity Sub-Station
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P/26/060/CLE Granted
The Annexe, Bollards, Little Porth, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JG.
Proposal: Formation and occupation of ground floor flat for C3 (Dwellinghouse) use.
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P/26/061/CLE Granted
Bollards, Little Porth, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JG.
Proposal: Formation and occupation of first floor flat for C3 (Dwellinghouse) use.
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P/26/041/HH Granted
1 Bay View Terrace, Telegraph Road, Porth Mellon, St Mary's, TR21 0NE.
Proposal: Erection of rear extensions following demolition of existing lean to, store and potting shed; installation of first floor balcony over garage; and internal reconfiguration.
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P/26/059/COU Granted
Strand House, Lower Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PS.
Proposal: Change of use from a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) (Listed Building)
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P/26/058/COU Granted
Park View, 11 The Parade, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0LP
Proposal: Change of use from a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) (Listed Building)
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P/26/065/ROV Granted
Ex-Secondary School Site, Carn Thomas, Hugh Town, St Mary's.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 12 (Submission of Surface Water Drainage Report) of planning permission P/24/028/FUL (Construction of 27 new homes including landscaping, surface water management, renewable energy, on-site road access and footpaths, vehicle parking, refuse and cycle provision, provision of public open space and single point of vehicular access off Telegraph Road [Major Development]).
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 166 decisions from Isles of Scilly between 2019 and 2026, part of 203 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 157 granted against 6 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 77 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
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P/19/066 Granted
6 Moonrakers Flats Garrison Lane Hugh Town St Mary's Isles Of Scilly TR21 0JF
Replacement of three aluminium double glazed windows with white UPVC double glazed windows, removal of toilet window and relocation to adjacent wall with a smaller white UPVC double glazed window.
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P/19/065 Granted
Silver Street Gallery 5 Silver Street Hugh Town St Mary's Isles Of Scilly TR21 0PZ
Replace existing Georgian style timber windows and doors with new timber double glazed units including alterations to style and design.
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P/19/070 Granted
The Foredeck 1 - 3 Silver Street Hugh Town St Mary's Isles Of Scilly TR21 0PZ
Replace existing Georgian style timber windows and doors with new timber double glazed units including alterations to style and design.
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P/19/068 Granted
Carn Friars Farm, Carn Friars, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NZ
Retrospective application for planning permission for the erection of new agricultural building to replace lost fire damaged farm building in a different location.
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P/19/069 Granted
25 Garrison Lane Hugh Town St Mary's Isles Of Scilly TR21 0JD
Installation of 3 no. rooflights to East slope of main roof and erection of storm porch.
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P/19/073 Granted
Trefusis, Pungies Lane, St Mary's
Erection of new porch on East elevation.
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P/19/076 Granted
St Martin's Vineyard And Winery Higher Town St Martin's Isles Of Scilly TR25 0QL
Change of use of land for temporary siting of yurt for accommodation in connection with the construction of staff accommodation dwelling (P/19/060/FUL) and holiday let units (P/19/059/FUL) (Amended Plans).
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P/19/071 Granted
Craggyellis, Buzza Street, Hugh Town St Mary's TR21 0JQ
Timber clad first floor level exterior walls, repaint lower walls, erect cantilevered canopy porch on west elevation exterior door, replace UPVC windows & doors with new, insert round window in south gable end, replace window on south elevation with French doors, alteration to north and east boundary walls including painting & lowering and relocate rear gate.
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P/21/009 Granted
Warleggan Flats, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Remove defective scantle tiling from front elevation and replace with dry laid natural slate.
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P/21/066/FUL Granted
The Bylet, Church Road, St Mary's
Re-positioning of rear entrance and new window and doorway to bedroom six in order to make internal alterations to improve visitor accommodation.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 51 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 23 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 9 11%
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Isles of Scilly decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Isles of Scilly decided 83 planning applications. 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Isles of Scilly?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Isles of Scilly decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 83 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Isles of Scilly decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 166 decisions from Isles of Scilly between 2019 and 2026, out of 203 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Isles of Scilly?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 18 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Isles of Scilly's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Isles of Scilly: 203 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 83 decided, 99% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 103 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 166 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.