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2 in the last 90 days2 in the last 302 in the last 1450% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Higher Town · updated daily
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 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.
Pending430m awayHouseholderReceived 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.
Pending430m awayListed Building ConsentReceived 15 Oct 2026P/26/091/LBC - Ganilly, Higher Town, St Martin's, TR25 0QL.
Proposal: Erection of wooden garden shed (4.9m (L) x 2.15m (H) x 2.6m (W))
Approved430m awayHouseholderReceived 27 Oct 2025Decided 15 Dec 2025P/25/092/HH
Planning data sourced from Isles of Scilly council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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Higher Town, located on St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, is the largest settlement on the island and lies just inland from the eastern coast. Its proximity to Higher Town Quay, the island's more modern quay situated to the south, makes it a key area for transport and development considerations in planning applications.
Property prices in Higher Town show an average sale price of £543,630, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Higher Town area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Higher Town a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Higher Town has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higher Town planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Higher Town, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Higher Town. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1).