Planning authority
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Adopted plan 5.6 years old; plan in preparation: getting started.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Isles of Scilly Local Plan 2015-2030 |
| Adopted | 25 March 2021 |
| Age | 5.6 years |
| Plan period | 2015–2030 |
| Housing requirement | 105 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Isles of Scilly Local Plan 2026-2041 |
| Stage | Getting started |
| Latest event | Scoping consultation started, 23 September 2026 |
| Next dated event | Scoping consultation ended, 31 March 2027 |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | Not measured (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 65 |
| Decided | 57 |
| Granted | 53 (93%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 4 |
| Major applications decided | 1, of which 1 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| October to December 2025 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| January to March 2026 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| April to June 2026 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 4: 2 allowed, 0 split, 2 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 3: 1 allowed, 0 split, 2 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | Fewer than 10 decided |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | Land to South of Lower Town Barns, Lower Town, St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, TR25 0QW Application P/25/099/FUL | Minor retail and services | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 13 October 2025 | Treskey, Garrison, St. Mary's, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0LS Application P/24/084/HH | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 11 April 2023 | 2 Matthews Field, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA Application P/22/009/COU | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 14 July 2022 | Land at Lawrences Brow, St. Martin's, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall, TR25 0QL Application P/21/045/COU | Change of use | Hearing | Allowed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
- 17 October 2026 Housing Delivery Test: no measurement