Planning application
136 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DW
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Proposed works include two Velux-style rooflights to rear flat roofs, replacement of rear windows and doors with glazed double doors, and replacement of the rear plastic roof with glass. A toilet and basin will be added under a solid roof at the rear. Additional works include replacing a rear gate, patio, and outbuilding door. Front PVC windows will be replaced with same-size white PVC units, and the front door replaced with a traditional wooden door in keeping with the property's character. No changes to external access are proposed.
As published by the council, reference DC/25/04222
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/04222
- Type
- Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Was Lawful
- Received
- 23 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 27 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Needham Market
- Parish
- Needham Market
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- IP6 8DW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Babergh register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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DC/26/01480 Decided
136 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Insert double upvc doors (1800mm x 1600mm) on the rear ground floor to replace the existing windows. Insert skylight (1000mm x 1000mm) in rear ground floor flat roof. Replacement of plastic roof at side of property with a solid slate roof to match existing including a Velux window (550mm x 1180mm) within new roof. This area is to be closed off at the end. Existing windows and doors to be replaced with upvc in similar appearance to existing and in exact same locations. Insert Velux in the rear flat roof of the second floor (940mm x 980mm). Insert Velux window in loft roof (450mm x 550mm) as per email and picture sent 20/10/25). Replace rotten rear wooden gate. Repair and replace patio. Replace outbuilding door with double doors. all as per submitted drawings.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Sep 2025
Received by Babergh
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24 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Was Lawful
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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136 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Proposed works include two Velux-style rooflights to rear flat roofs, replacement of rear windows and doors with glazed double doors, and replacement of the rear plastic roof with glass. A toilet and basin will be added under a solid roof at the rear. Additional works include replacing a rear gate, patio, and outbuilding door. Front PVC windows will be replaced with same-size white PVC units, and the front door replaced with a traditional wooden door in keeping with the property's character. No changes to external access are proposed.
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Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Insert double upvc doors (1800mm x 1600mm) on the rear ground floor to replace the existing windows. Insert skylight (1000mm x 1000mm) in rear ground floor flat roof. Replacement of plastic roof at side of property with a solid slate roof to match existing including a Velux window (550mm x 1180mm) within new roof. This area is to be closed off at the end. Existing windows and doors to be replaced with upvc in similar appearance to existing and in exact same locations. Insert Velux in the rear flat roof of the second floor (940mm x 980mm). Insert Velux window in loft roof (450mm x 550mm) as per email and picture sent 20/10/25). Replace rotten rear wooden gate. Repair and replace patio. Replace outbuilding door with double doors. all as per submitted drawings.
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Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Insert double upvc doors (1800mm x 1600mm) on the rear ground floor to replace the existing windows. Insert skylight (1000mm x 1000mm) in rear ground floor flat roof. Replacement of plastic roof at side of property with a solid slate roof to match existing including a Velux window (550mm x 1180mm) within new roof. This area is to be closed off at the end. Existing windows and doors to be replaced with upvc in similar appearance to existing and in exact same locations. Insert Velux in the rear flat roof of the second floor (940mm x 980mm). Insert Velux window in loft roof (450mm x 550mm) as per email and picture sent 20/10/25). Replace rotten rear wooden gate. Repair and replace patio. Replace outbuilding door with double doors. all as per submitted drawings.
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