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- Doctor's Keys, 30 Garrison Lane, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JD.
Proposal : Partially retrospective application for external alterations, including replacement cladding, windows and doors, reconfigured fenestration, dormer repairs, and replacement balcony balustrade. Commenting on an application If you wish to comment on an application, you can do so in writing to the Planning Officer by email or by letter to the address below. Please note that postal communication may currently experience slight delays. Hard copies of the plans are currently unavailable to view in person however please call the Planning Department on 01720 424455 and leave a message if you are unable to view plans electronically or wish to ask any questions about the application and we will get back to you to discuss. Planning Department Council of the Isles of Scilly Old Wesleyan Chapel Garrison Lane St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0JD All representations should be made within the consultation period (normally within 21 days of validation of the application). If your comments are received any later, you should be aware that the application may have already been determined. Please quote the application number on all correspondence and provide your name and address as anonymous comments and those marked confidential cannot be considered. We are required make planning representations available for public inspection and as such any comments made are uploaded to the website. Please refer to the Planning Privacy Notice for information on how we handle data. In the event an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of expedited procedure under the ‘written representations’ procedure, any representations made to the Council about this application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations. The Council reserves the right not to publish or take into account any letters of representation which are openly offensive or defamatory. Under the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 you should be aware that any comments you make are not confidential and may be read by any person who so wishes. Copyright Plans, drawings and material submitted to the Council are protected by the Copyright Acts (Section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
PendingHouseholderReceived 20 Oct 2026P/26/092/HH - Carn Ithen, Trench Lane, Old Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PA.
Application to remove one conifer tree in the rear garden of Carn Ithen down to ground level. Commenting on an application If you wish to comment on an application, you can do so in writing to the Planning Officer by email or by letter to the address below. Please note that postal communication may currently experience slight delays. Hard copies of the plans are currently unavailable to view in person however please call the Planning Department on 01720 424455 and leave a message if you are unable to view plans electronically or wish to ask any questions about the application and we will get back to you to discuss. Planning Department Council of the Isles of Scilly Old Wesleyan Chapel Garrison Lane St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0JD All representations should be made within the consultation period (normally within 21 days of validation of the application). If your comments are received any later, you should be aware that the application may have already been determined. Please quote the application number on all correspondence and provide your name and address as anonymous comments and those marked confidential cannot be considered. We are required make planning representations available for public inspection and as such any comments made are uploaded to the website. Please refer to the Planning Privacy Notice for information on how we handle data. In the event an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of expedited procedure under the ‘written representations’ procedure, any representations made to the Council about this application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations. The Council reserves the right not to publish or take into account any letters of representation which are openly offensive or defamatory. Under the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 you should be aware that any comments you make are not confidential and may be read by any person who so wishes. Copyright Plans, drawings and material submitted to the Council are protected by the Copyright Acts (Section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
PendingTree Works ApplicationReceived 20 Oct 2026P/26/095/TWA - Lemon Hall, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0JT
Proposal : Application to pollard five elm trees to reduce size and highway overhang. Commenting on an application If you wish to comment on an application, you can do so in writing to the Planning Officer by email or by letter to the address below. Please note that postal communication may currently experience slight delays. Hard copies of the plans are currently unavailable to view in person however please call the Planning Department on 01720 424455 and leave a message if you are unable to view plans electronically or wish to ask any questions about the application and we will get back to you to discuss. Planning Department Council of the Isles of Scilly Old Wesleyan Chapel Garrison Lane St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0JD All representations should be made within the consultation period (normally within 21 days of validation of the application). If your comments are received any later, you should be aware that the application may have already been determined. Please quote the application number on all correspondence and provide your name and address as anonymous comments and those marked confidential cannot be considered. We are required make planning representations available for public inspection and as such any comments made are uploaded to the website. Please refer to the Planning Privacy Notice for information on how we handle data. In the event an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of expedited procedure under the ‘written representations’ procedure, any representations made to the Council about this application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations. The Council reserves the right not to publish or take into account any letters of representation which are openly offensive or defamatory. Under the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 you should be aware that any comments you make are not confidential and may be read by any person who so wishes. Copyright Plans, drawings and material submitted to the Council are protected by the Copyright Acts (Section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
PendingTree Works ApplicationReceived 19 Oct 2026P/26/094/TWA - Corner Cottage, Higher Town, St Martin's, TR25 0QL.
Demolition of existing extension, construction of extension and porch, internal and external alterations including replacement windows, doors and roof covering (Listed Building). The corresponding listed building consent application can be viewed via the link: P/26/091/LBC . Commenting on an application If you wish to comment on an application, you can do so in writing to the Planning Officer by email or by letter to the address below. Please note that postal communication may currently experience slight delays. Hard copies of the plans are currently unavailable to view in person however please call the Planning Department on 01720 424455 and leave a message if you are unable to view plans electronically or wish to ask any questions about the application and we will get back to you to discuss. Planning Department Council of the Isles of Scilly Old Wesleyan Chapel Garrison Lane St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0JD All representations should be made within the consultation period (normally within 21 days of validation of the application). If your comments are received any later, you should be aware that the application may have already been determined. Please quote the application number on all correspondence and provide your name and address as anonymous comments and those marked confidential cannot be considered. We are required make planning representations available for public inspection and as such any comments made are uploaded to the website. Please refer to the Planning Privacy Notice for information on how we handle data. In the event an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of expedited procedure under the ‘written representations’ procedure, any representations made to the Council about this application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations. The Council reserves the right not to publish or take into account any letters of representation which are openly offensive or defamatory. Under the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 you should be aware that any comments you make are not confidential and may be read by any person who so wishes. Copyright Plans, drawings and material submitted to the Council are protected by the Copyright Acts (Section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
PendingHouseholderReceived 15 Oct 2026P/26/090/HH - Corner Cottage, Higher Town, St Martin's, TR25 0QL.
Demolition of existing extension, construction of extension and porch, internal and external alterations including replacement windows, doors and roof covering (Listed Building). The corresponding householder application can be viewed via the link: P/26/090/HH . Commenting on an application If you wish to comment on an application, you can do so in writing to the Planning Officer by email or by letter to the address below. Please note that postal communication may currently experience slight delays. Hard copies of the plans are currently unavailable to view in person however please call the Planning Department on 01720 424455 and leave a message if you are unable to view plans electronically or wish to ask any questions about the application and we will get back to you to discuss. Planning Department Council of the Isles of Scilly Old Wesleyan Chapel Garrison Lane St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0JD All representations should be made within the consultation period (normally within 21 days of validation of the application). If your comments are received any later, you should be aware that the application may have already been determined. Please quote the application number on all correspondence and provide your name and address as anonymous comments and those marked confidential cannot be considered. We are required make planning representations available for public inspection and as such any comments made are uploaded to the website. Please refer to the Planning Privacy Notice for information on how we handle data. In the event an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of expedited procedure under the ‘written representations’ procedure, any representations made to the Council about this application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations. The Council reserves the right not to publish or take into account any letters of representation which are openly offensive or defamatory. Under the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 you should be aware that any comments you make are not confidential and may be read by any person who so wishes. Copyright Plans, drawings and material submitted to the Council are protected by the Copyright Acts (Section 47, 1988 act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
PendingListed Building ConsentReceived 15 Oct 2026P/26/091/LBC
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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.