Council of the Isles of Scilly
A strong and sustainable island community
  • Building control
Building control

All building works are required to comply with building regulations. The Planning Department can provide you with information on building control, including building regulations, demolitions, derelict properties.

The building control officer visits, but is not based on the islands, so please contact the Planning Office beforehand if you wish to discuss a proposed project or work in progress.

Application forms and details of the current fee regime can be found below or supplied upon request.

Building Regulations - Full Plans Application Form Opens in a new window

Further information is available from;

Cornwall Council's information on Building Control Opens in a new window

Planning Portal - How to get building regulations approval Opens in a new window

Planning Portal - Explanatory Booklet on Building Regulations Opens in a new window

Legislation on Building Regulations Opens in a new window

The planning department is located at:

Old Wesleyan Chapel
Garrison Lane
St. Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0JD

Tel: 01720 424350
Fax: 01720 424317

Email: eplanning@scilly.gov.uk