This section will provide you with advice and guidance on all aspects of the planning application process from application types and requirements to time scales that need to be allowed in order to process applications and decisions. Areas covered include:
- Pre-Application Advice - Do I need Planning Permission
- Making a Planning Application - Make a Planning Application
- Local Validation Checklist - What to Submit on the Isles of Scilly
- Post Planning Processes (Discharging Planning Conditions, Minor Amendments, Appeals) - Post Planning Decision
In November 2025, following public consultation, Members adopted an updated Local Validation Checklist. The Checklist details the documents that must be submitted with a planning application and can be viewed here.
Customer Satisfaction Survey
In order to improve our service, the department is working on a Satisfaction Survey, to see where we can improve what we do and communicate better with the community. Watch this space! But please get in touch with us if you have any feedback or suggestions on things we can do to assist with all things planning-related. The quickest way is by email: planning@scilly.gov.uk but you can also phone the department 01720 424455 or drop us a letter to the Town Hall.