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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Council of the Isles of Scilly received?
Council of the Isles of Scilly received 90 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Council of the Isles of Scilly take to decide applications?
Council of the Isles of Scilly takes an average of 66 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Council of the Isles of Scilly?
Council of the Isles of Scilly approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Council of the Isles of Scilly?
Submit your representation to Council of the Isles of Scilly during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Council of the Isles of Scilly planning portal.
Can I appeal a Council of the Isles of Scilly planning decision?
Yes. If Council of the Isles of Scilly refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 15 appeals were lodged against Council of the Isles of Scilly decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Council of the Isles of Scilly planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

Planning Applications by Town in Council of the Isles of Scilly

15 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.

About Council of the Isles of Scilly Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Council of the Isles of Scilly area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The Council of the Isles of Scilly serves as a unique local government authority for the Isles of Scilly, located off the west coast of Cornwall, England. Established in 1891, the council is composed of 16 independent councillors and convenes at the Old Wesleyan Chapel, with its main offices situated at the Isles of Scilly Town Hall in Hugh Town on St Mary's. For those researching planning applications in this distinctive area, the council's independent structure and local governance provide a unique context for development and planning processes. Russell Ashman serves as Chief Executive since 12 January 2024. The council comprises 16 councillors, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 15 towns and villages, including Hugh Town. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Council of the Isles of Scilly received 90 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), tree works (10), listed building and heritage (8).

15 planning appeals were lodged against Council of the Isles of Scilly decisions, of which 4 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Council of the Isles of Scilly above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Council of the Isles of Scilly planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.