Planning application: P/26/030/FUL

Proposal: Redevelopment of the area around Borough Farmhouse to include the refurbishment and extension of Borough Farmhouse; conversion of existing bungalow into a store and plant room; demolition of two bungalows (Penolva and North Watch) and construction of replacement single storey dwelling; demolition of chalet (Eastern Watch) and construction of replacement single storey dwelling; demolition of two chalets (Artists Chalets) and construction of new single storey dwelling; construction of two single storey staff accommodation units; and associated landscape works; (Affecting the setting of a Listed Building).

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
Town Hall
The Parade
St. Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0LW

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.

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Application number: 
P/26/030/FUL
Application type: 
Full
Applicant name: 
Mr Adam Dorrien-Smith
Site address: 
Land at Borough, Borough, Tresco.
Applicant address: 
Tresco Island Limited, Tresco Estate Office, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ.
Agent name: 
Mr Nicholas Lowe
Agent address: 
Llewellyn Harker Lowe Architects, Home Barn, Gattrell, Steway Lane, Northend, Bath, BA1 8EH.
Valid date: 
Monday, 13 April, 2026
Consultation period ends: 
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Decision due: 
Monday, 8 June, 2026
Documents: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon P-26-030 Application Form490.41 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Location Plan131.52 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Existing Site Plan465.98 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Proposed Site Plan354.04 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Proposed Site Plan (Colour)2.76 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Existing Block Plan (East)332.53 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Proposed Block Plan (East)219.65 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Existing Block Plan (West)409.59 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Proposed Block Plan (West)255.31 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Existing Site Sketch1.92 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Proposed Site Sketch1.34 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farmhouse (Existing Plans)96.44 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farmhouse (Existing Elevations)67.35 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farmhouse (Proposed Ground Floor Plan)136 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farmhouse (Proposed First Floor Plan)68.51 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farmhouse (Proposed North & South Elevations)6.28 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farmhouse (Proposed East & West Elevations)1.13 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Artists Chalets (Existing Plans & Elevations)117.14 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Artists Chalets (Proposed Plans)71.82 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Artist Chalets (Proposed Elevations)7.72 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Bungalow (Existing)79.58 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Bungalow (Proposed Maintenance Shed)1.03 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Eastern Watch (Existing Plan & Elevations)106.39 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Eastern Watch (Proposed Plans & Elevations)2.99 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Northern Watch (Existing Plan & Elevations)62.53 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Penolva (Existing Plan & Elevations)58.08 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Penolva (Proposed Plans)100.1 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Penolva (Proposed Elevations)264.8 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Staff Accommodation (Proposed Plans)124.64 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Staff Accommodation [Terrace A] (Proposed Elevations)1.19 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Staff Accommodation [Terrace B] (Proposed Elevation)166.91 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Design, Access and Planning Statement5.52 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Borough Farm (Heritage Impact Assessment)4.35 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Tree Protection Plan, and Arboricultural Method Statement8.98 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Biodiversity Net Gain Report & Addemdum3.84 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Ecological Impact Assessment & Addendum9.7 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Proposed Outline Boundary Treatment383.11 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Part 1)2.97 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Part 2)1.44 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Part 3)9.65 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal Addendum7.96 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices A-C)476.07 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices D - Part 1)9.61 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices D - Part 2)8.95 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices F - Part 1)9.43 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices F - Part 2)8.41 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices F - Part 3)7.87 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices F - Part 4)8.28 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices F - Part 5)7.18 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Landscape & Visual Appraisal (Appendices G - LCA Extracts)1.2 MB
PDF icon P-26-030 Consultation Response | Cornwall Archaeological Unit156.31 KB
PDF icon P-26-030 Consultation Response | Cornwall Environmental Consultants156.98 KB