Permitted development inIsles of Scilly

Where Council of the Isles of Scilly has removed or restricted permitted development rights — conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed buildings — and how to check your own house.

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Conservation areas

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Article 4 directions

Sep 2026

Data updated

2 conservation areas

Article 4 directions in Isles of Scilly

These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.

  • Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1975Check with the council2026
  • Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1988Check with the council2026
  • Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1995Check with the council2026
  • Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1998Check with the council2026

From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Council of the Isles of Scilly.

Conservation areas

Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.

What you can build in Isles of Scilly

The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.

Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Council of the Isles of Scilly

Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.

Council of the Isles of Scilly website ↗
How to apply →

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