Council of the Isles of Scilly

Article 4 direction

Reference	Name	Description	Documentation URL	Document URL	Notes	Entry date	Start date	End date
council-of-the-isles-of-scilly-a4d-01	Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1975	Removes permitted development rights for the enlargement, improvement or alteration of dwellinghouses; the use of land for temporary purposes and associated structures; and agricultural buildings and operations, across the Isles of Scilly.	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/planning/heritage-conservation-environment	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/sites/default/files/planning-apps/IOS%20Article%204%20Direction%201975.pdf		2026-05-20
council-of-the-isles-of-scilly-a4d-02	Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1988	this removes the right to construct swimming pools within the curtilage of any house on any of the islands.	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/planning/heritage-conservation-environment	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/sites/default/files/planning-apps/IOS%20Article%204%20Direction%201988.pdf		2026-05-20
council-of-the-isles-of-scilly-a4d-03	Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1995	Removes permitted development rights for roof alterations, exterior painting, and alterations to windows and doors on elevations fronting a highway, waterway or public space within the Isles of Scilly Conservation Area.	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/planning/heritage-conservation-environment	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/sites/default/files/planning-apps/IOS%20Article%204%20Direction%201995.pdf		2026-05-20
council-of-the-isles-of-scilly-a4d-04	Isles of Scilly Article 4 Direction 1998	Removes permitted development rights for the provision of temporary buildings and moveable structures associated with construction or other operations within the Isles of Scilly.	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/planning/heritage-conservation-environment	https://www.scilly.gov.uk/sites/default/files/planning-apps/IOS%20Article%204%20Direction%201998.pdf		2026-05-20