DC/22/04570

1. 13 Sep 2022

   Received by Babergh

2. 14 Sep 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Nov 2022

   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/22/04570 Refused

  26 Lowgate Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7AS

  Householder Application - Erection of a two storey rear extension, front porch and detached single storey garage/store (re-submission of DC/22/03634)

  13 Sep 2022 0m away Householder
• DC/17/03590 Granted

  39 Lowgate Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7AS

  Householder Planning Application - Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension (comprising partial demolition of existing rear first floor element and lean to roof). Insertion of new side window to west elevation.

  12 Jul 2017 26m away Householder
• DC/17/03590 Granted

  39 Lowgate Street Eye Suffolk IP23 7AS

  Householder Planning Application - Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension (comprising partial demolition of existing rear first floor element and lean to roof). Insertion of new side window to west elevation.

  12 Jul 2017 26m away Householder
• DC/17/04939 Granted

  Rookery House The Rookery Eye Suffolk IP23 7AR

  Non Material Amendment to application reference 3350/16 - Material change to windows and doors.

  29 Sep 2017 50m away Amendments
• DC/17/04937 Granted

  Rookery House The Rookery Eye Suffolk IP23 7AR

  Discharge of Conditions for application 3350/16 - Condition 4(Archaeology)

  29 Sep 2017 50m away Conditions
• DC/17/04939 Granted

  Rookery House The Rookery Eye Suffolk IP23 7AR

  Non Material Amendment to application reference 3350/16 - Material change to windows and doors.

  29 Sep 2017 50m away Amendments

• 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