This page lists the technical studies required to prepare the Local Plan 2026–2041. It will be updated as commissions are awarded and reports published. Evidence links will be added as documents become available.
| Evidence Study | Purpose | Status | Expected Completion | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Economic Needs Assessment (HENA) | Determines local housing and economic needs |
Appointed: Pragmatix Advisory Status: Complete |
March 2026 | |
| Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) & Coastal Change Management Area (CCMA) | Flood risk, sequential testing, coastal change |
Appointed: Sayers and Partners Status: In progress |
Early summer 2026 | — |
| Renewable Energy Capacity Study (RECS) | Wind, solar, tidal, grid constraints |
Appointed: Regen SW Status: In progress |
Summer–Autumn 2026 | — |
| Landscape Character & Recreational Pressure Assessment (LCRPA) | Landscape baseline, sensitivity, recreation |
Appointed: Fiona Fyfe Associates Status: In progress |
May 2026 | — |
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Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) Heritage Supplementary Plan (HLSP) |
Conservation area, heritage-led design |
Appointed: Cornwall Archaeological Unit: CAAMP Status: Complete Specification Drafting: Heritage Led Supplementary Plan and Heritage-led Design Codes |
CAAMP: March 2026 HLSP Winter Spring 2027 |
CAAMP Consultation Draft: CAAMP Final Document: |
| Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) | SA/SEA, EqIA, HIA, HRA |
Appointed: SLR Scoping Report Published (July 2026) Statutory Consultation (10 July 2026 - 14 August 2026) Status: In progress |
Throughout 2026/27 |
Appendix A Plans, Policies and Proposals Referred to.
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| Annual Monitoring Reports | AMR data updates |
Internal CIOS Status: Ongoing |
Annually | AMR 2026 |
| Visit Isles of Scilly | Visitor Economy DATA: Investing in Scilly's Future | Tourism Contribution to the Economy 2025 | Published on Visit Isles of Scilly Website 2025 | - | Infographic |
Date Page last updated: 09/07/2026 (IIA Scoping Report Appendix Uploaded)