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Isles of Scilly planning applications
104 applications. 99% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 104 planning applications from Isles of Scilly. 68 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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P/26/048/HH Status unknown
Tresillian, 3 Buzza Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HX.
Proposal: Removal of wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural slate.
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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/26/043/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/26/044/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/26/045/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/26/042/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/26/039/LBC Status unknown
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/26/038/FUL Status unknown
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/26/046/HH Status unknown
The Manse, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Marys, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Removal of chimney and installation of solar panels.
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P/26/027/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.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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P/26/003/S52MO Granted
Penolva, Borough, Tresco, TR24 0PX.
Proposal: Application for the discharge of the Section 52 Agreement in relation to planning permission P2399 dated 30th July 1985 restricting the occupancy of Penolva to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality of agriculture, or a dependant of such a person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such a person.
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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/26/033/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/26/035/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/26/027/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/26/032 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.
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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/26/026/HH Granted
Samson House, Porthloo Lane, St Mary's, TR21 0NF.
Proposal: Removal of timber sheds and construction of detached garage and workshop.
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P/26/015/LBC Granted
Pier House, The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HY.
Proposal: Removal of entire wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural slate, remedial chimney work and replacement of wooden soffits and UPVC gutters and downpours (Listed Building). The documentation for this application is available to view on the corresponding Householder application page: P/26/014/HH.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 42 62%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 19 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 7 10%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Isles of Scilly decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Isles of Scilly decided 68 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 July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Isles of Scilly decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 68 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 62% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Isles of Scilly?
February 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 14 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.
Cite these figures
Isles of Scilly: 104 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 68 decided, 99% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 82 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.