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 | HENA Final REPORT | March 2026 | |
| Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) & Coastal Change Management Area (CCMA) | Flood risk, sequential testing, coastal change | Specification complete | Early summer 2026 | — |
| Renewable Energy Capacity Study (RECS) | Wind, solar, tidal, grid constraints | Specification drafting | Summer–Autumn 2026 | — |
| Landscape Character & Recreational Pressure Assessment (LCRPA) | Landscape baseline, sensitivity, recreation | Consultant appointed | May 2026 | — |
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Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) Heritage Supplementary Plan (HLSP) |
Conservation area, heritage-led design |
CAAMP FINAL March 2026 Heritage Led Supplementary Plan and Heritage-led Design Codes - Specification Drafting |
CAAMP March. 2026 HLSP Winter 2026/Spring 2027 |
CAAMP Consultation Draft: CAAMP Final Document: |
| Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) | SA/SEA, EqIA, HIA, HRA | Scoping underway | Throughout 2026/27 | — |
| Annual Monitoring Reports | AMR data updates | Ongoing | Annually | link |
| 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: 01/04/2026