Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly.
Isles of Scilly · England · Town
About Hugh Town
Hugh Town, the largest settlement and administrative hub of the Isles of Scilly, is located on St Mary's, the archipelago's most populous island. Nestled on a narrow isthmus, it connects the Garrison peninsula to the mainland of St Mary's, making it a key area for planning applications and developments within this picturesque island community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £563,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Isles of Scilly
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Isles of Scilly 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hugh Town.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hugh Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Hugh Town.
- - Hazeldene, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Full renovation of dwelling including reroofing of the two storey element, replacement of non period upvc rainwater goods with painted cast iron, construction of a south facing veranda to th
Type: Heritage | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Hazeldene, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Full renovation of dwelling including reroofing of the two storey element, replacement of non period upvc rainwater goods with painted cast iron, construction of a south facing veranda to th
Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - The Chaplaincy, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA.
Proposal: Re-roofing of The Chaplaincy with Riverstone slate (Listed Building).
Type: Heritage | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Achray, 2 Buzza Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HX.
Proposal: Removal of entire wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural slate.
Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Hillside, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Application to pollard one elm tree and reduce the height of one New Zealand Christmas Tree in the garden to the west of Hillside.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - P/26/018/TWA - Hazeldene, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Propposal: Application to remove one palm tree in the rear garden of Hazeldene to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - P/26/019/TWA - Hillside, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Application to pollard one elm tree and reduce the height of one New Zealand Christmas Tree in the garden to the west of Hillside.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Hazeldene, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Propposal: Application to remove one palm tree in the rear garden of Hazeldene to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Lowenva, Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA.
Proposal: Replacement of the existing wooden roof shingles with natural dry laid slate; replacement of the existing wooden gable shingles with vertical cedar boarding; and the installation of a white
Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 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, removal of north-west gable chimney and replacement of wooden soffits and UPVC gutters and downpour
Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 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 Buil
Type: Heritage | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Pengarris, 6 Little Porth, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JG.
Proposal: Alterations to elevations, new windows and doors, internal replanning and raised garden terrace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Coastguard's Retreat, Buzza Road, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JQ.
Proposal: Application to reduce the height and width of two pittosporum and four olearia to the east and south of Coastguard's Retreat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Schiller, 1 Pilots Retreat, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PB.
Proposal: Application to remove one willow tree located at the rear of Schiller.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Poltair, Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0JT.
Proposal: Replacement of timber fascia and soffit with UPVC alternative and replacement of UPVC rainwater goods.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Gray's, The Bank, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0HY.
Proposal: Installation of Juliet balconies, windows, doors and balustrades, and internal alterations to the existing flats (Listed Building) (AMENDED PLANS) Corresponding Application: P/25/090/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Veronica Lodge The Garrison St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0LS
PROPOSAL: Full refurbishment of Grade II listed dwelling including demolition of 2 No. porches with 1 No. replacement porch, re-roof using existing timbers, external overhaul and internal reconfigurat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Veronica Lodge The Garrison St Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0LS
PROPOSAL: Full refurbishment of Grade II listed dwelling including demolition of 2 No. porches with 1 No. replacement porch, re-roof using existing timbers, external overhaul and internal reconfigurat
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 10 Higher Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0PT.
Proposal: Removal of entire wet laid scantle slate roof and replacement with dry laid natural Spanish slate, minor works to the roof of the adjoining property (9 Higher Strand), and the like-for-like
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - The Town Hall, The Parade, Hugh Town, St Mary's, TR21 0LP.
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 13 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/23/047/COU for change of use of the Town Hall to provide a new cultural centre and museum and associated works. Ple
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Scilly Isles | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Hugh Town in Isles of Scilly
Hugh Town, the largest settlement and administrative hub of the Isles of Scilly, is located on St Mary's, the archipelago's most populous island. Nestled on a narrow isthmus, it connects the Garrison peninsula to the mainland of St Mary's, making it a key area for planning applications and developments within this picturesque island community.
Property prices in Hugh Town show an average sale price of £563,090, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hugh Town a particularly low-crime area.
Hugh Town has one conservation area within its boundaries: Isles of Scilly. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hugh Town includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Porthloo SSSI, Lower Moors (St. Mary's) SSSI, Peninnis Head (St. Mary's) SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isles Of Scilly; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Isles of Scilly Complex; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Isles of Scilly. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hugh 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.
Planning Activity in Hugh Town
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Hugh Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hugh Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Hugh Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hugh Town were full planning applications (12), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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