24th September 2025
The Duchy of Cornwall has announced plans to build ten sustainable houses which will bring much needed homes to the Isles of Scilly.
The development, located in Telegraph on St Mary’s, will include four one-bedroom properties, four two-bedroom properties, and two three-bedroom homes. These essential-need dwellings will be subject to a Section 106 agreement, making them available only to those who have lived on the Isles of Scilly for more than five years or who currently work on the islands.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the homes will feature high levels of insulation, positive ventilation throughout and rooftop solar panels. Each property will also have electric vehicle charging points with a dedicated parking space for the island car share scheme.
With planning permission secured and construction set to begin in October 2025, the Duchy has partnered with contractor S J Quick & Sons for the project. The homes are expected to be ready for residents in winter 2026.
This development represents the Duchy of Cornwall’s continued investment in the Isles of Scilly and is supported by the Duchy’s recent establishment of a team of skilled tradespeople responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of its property portfolio on Scilly. The team includes a trades team supervisor and skilled carpenter, a plumber, a general builder, as well as a painter and decorator, and an electrician - both of whom are due to start in September 2025.
The Duchy of Cornwall has today announced plans to build ten sustainable houses which will bring much needed homes to the Isles of Scilly.
The development, located in Telegraph on St Mary’s, will include four one-bedroom properties, four two-bedroom properties, and two three-bedroom homes. These essential-need dwellings will be subject to a Section 106 agreement, making them available only to those who have lived on the Isles of Scilly for more than five years or who currently work on the islands.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the homes will feature high levels of insulation, positive ventilation throughout and rooftop solar panels. Each property will also have electric vehicle charging points with a dedicated parking space for the island car share scheme.
With planning permission secured and construction set to begin in October 2025, the Duchy has partnered with contractor S J Quick & Sons for the project. The homes are expected to be ready for residents in winter 2026.
This development represents the Duchy of Cornwall’s continued investment in the Isles of Scilly and is supported by the Duchy’s recent establishment of a team of skilled tradespeople responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of its property portfolio on Scilly. The team includes a trades team supervisor and skilled carpenter, a plumber, a general builder, as well as a painter and decorator, and an electrician - both of whom are due to start in September 2025.
The Duchy of Cornwall has announced plans to build ten sustainable houses which will bring much needed homes to the Isles of Scilly.
The development, located in Telegraph on St Mary’s, will include four one-bedroom properties, four two-bedroom properties, and two three-bedroom homes. These essential-need dwellings will be subject to a Section 106 agreement, making them available only to those who have lived on the Isles of Scilly for more than five years or who currently work on the islands.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the homes will feature high levels of insulation, positive ventilation throughout and rooftop solar panels. Each property will also have electric vehicle charging points with a dedicated parking space for the island car share scheme.
With planning permission secured and construction set to begin in October 2025, the Duchy has partnered with contractor S J Quick & Sons for the project. The homes are expected to be ready for residents in winter 2026.
This development represents the Duchy of Cornwall’s continued investment in the Isles of Scilly and is supported by the Duchy’s recent establishment of a team of skilled tradespeople responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of its property portfolio on Scilly. The team includes a trades team supervisor and skilled carpenter, a plumber, a general builder, as well as a painter and decorator, and an electrician - both of whom are due to start in September 2025.
The Duchy of Cornwall has today announced plans to build ten sustainable houses which will bring much needed homes to the Isles of Scilly.
The development, located in Telegraph on St Mary’s, will include four one-bedroom properties, four two-bedroom properties, and two three-bedroom homes. These essential-need dwellings will be subject to a Section 106 agreement, making them available only to those who have lived on the Isles of Scilly for more than five years or who currently work on the islands.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the homes will feature high levels of insulation, positive ventilation throughout and rooftop solar panels. Each property will also have electric vehicle charging points with a dedicated parking space for the island car share scheme.
With planning permission secured and construction set to begin in October 2025, the Duchy has partnered with contractor S J Quick & Sons for the project. The homes are expected to be ready for residents in winter 2026.
This development represents the Duchy of Cornwall’s continued investment in the Isles of Scilly and is supported by the Duchy’s recent establishment of a team of skilled tradespeople responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of its property portfolio on Scilly. The team includes a trades team supervisor and skilled carpenter, a plumber, a general builder, as well as a painter and decorator, and an electrician - both of whom are due to start in September 2025.
Diana Mompoloki, Duchy of Cornwall Land Steward for the Isles of Scilly says:
"We’re pleased to be continuing our investment into the community here on the Isles of Scilly by providing sustainable homes that will help meet the urgent need for housing on the islands .
“As part of the Duchy’s commitment to delivering positive impact for people, places, and the planet, we’re also happy to have developed the properties with a range of sustainable features to help reduce the environmental impact of our residents, and support commitment to reaching net zero.”
“As part of the Duchy’s commitment to delivering positive impact for people, places, and the planet, we’re also happy to have developed the properties with a range of sustainable features to help reduce the environmental impact of our residents, and support commitment to reaching net zero.”
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