DC/17/05101

1. 9 Oct 2017

   Received by Babergh

2. 6 Nov 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Jan 2018

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• DC/17/05101 Refused

  6 Dove Close Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6RR

  Householder Planning Application - Erection of two storey side extension and erection of front porch

  9 Oct 2017 0m away Householder
• DC/17/05182 Withdrawn

  52 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QW

  Planning Application. Conversion of existing building to provide 8no. flats and 1no. commercial unit.

  13 Oct 2017 96m away Full applications
• DC/17/05182 Withdrawn

  52 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QW

  Planning Application. Conversion of existing building to provide 8no. flats and 1no. commercial unit.

  13 Oct 2017 96m away Full applications
• DC/17/03553 Granted

  Fern Cottage 17 Gracechurch Street Debenham IP14 6RA

  Application for Listed Building Consent - Conversion and alterations to existing integral double garage to form additional living accommodation

  10 Jul 2017 115m away Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/17/03553 Granted

  Fern Cottage 17 Gracechurch Street Debenham IP14 6RA

  Application for Listed Building Consent - Conversion and alterations to existing integral double garage to form additional living accommodation

  10 Jul 2017 115m away Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/22/04517 Granted

  64 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QP

  Householder Application - Erection of single-storey rear extension (following partial demolition of existing rear single-storey extension). Replacement windows and insertion of new windows to roof slope. Replace external door and step. Removal of external render and roof tiles, insulate and replace. Internal and external works as per Design and Access Statement (re-submission of withdrawn application DC/22/02956).

  9 Sep 2022 128m away Householder

• DC/26/03265 Awaiting decision

  Castle Cottage Castle Road Offton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4RL

  Householder Application - Conversion of swimming pool to residential annexe

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/01514 Refused

  Redlands Brettenham Road Hitcham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7NT

  Householder Application - Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the property.

  9 Apr 2026 Householder
• DC/26/03225 Awaiting decision

  2 Rectory Field Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HY

  Householder Application - Erection of a garage with office space above.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/03209 Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Mellis Road Burgate IP22 1QD

  Householder Application. Installation of a ground mounted solar array with 110 panels.

  27 Jul 2026 Householder
• DC/26/03232 Awaiting decision

  Commerce House The Green Ashbocking Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9JZ

  Householder Application - Proposed Residential Outbuilding

  27 Jul 2026 Householder