DC/26/02790

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Babergh

2. 3 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Babergh for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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.

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• DC/26/02790 Awaiting decision

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  Silverdale Hadleigh Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6ND

  Householder Application - Erection of detached two bay cartlodge.

  8 May 2024 66m away Householder
• DC/26/01651 Granted

  Plot 5 Land At Hadleigh Road Elmsett Suffolk

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/00077 - The proposed amendment results in a minor increase to the external footprint of the building, to accommodate a slightly thicker wall construction and wider plant room. The wall build-up has been amended from PIR insulation to Rockwool insulation, a more sustainable alternative, which resulted in a small increase in wall thickness with no material change to the building's appearance. The increase in plant room width is to facilitate the installation of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit. With the slight footprint increase, this has also increased the ridge height marginally.

  17 Apr 2026 376m away Amendments
• DC/26/01651 Granted

  Plot 5 Land At Hadleigh Road Elmsett Suffolk

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/00077 - The proposed amendment results in a minor increase to the external footprint of the building, to accommodate a slightly thicker wall construction and wider plant room. The wall build-up has been amended from PIR insulation to Rockwool insulation, a more sustainable alternative, which resulted in a small increase in wall thickness with no material change to the building's appearance. The increase in plant room width is to facilitate the installation of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit. With the slight footprint increase, this has also increased the ridge height marginally.

  17 Apr 2026 376m away Amendments
• DC/26/01591 Granted

  Land At Hadleigh Road Elmsett Suffolk

  Discharge of Conditions for DC/21/06806 - 12 (Bin Storage and Collection Areas), 14 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 15 (Wildlife Sensitive Design Scheme)

  14 Apr 2026 389m away Conditions

• 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