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East Suffolk planning applications

2,217 applications. 95% approved. 51 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,217 planning applications from East Suffolk. 786 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

786
Decided 12 months to July 2026
1,723
New applications 12 months to July 2026
1,216
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • DC/26/2701/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Old Wool Shop High Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EP

    1no. Portuguese laurel (marked red on plan) - 1x Portuguese Laurel - Reduce in height by 1.8 metres and 1.2 metres in radial spread, and remove large lowest limb overhanging fence

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/2691/AGO2 Awaiting decision

    Rose Hill Farm A1094 - Friday Street Farnham Suffolk

    Prior Notification (Agricultural) - An agricultural building for the storage of, further processing and distribution of milk produced on the applicants holding.

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/2680/DRC Awaiting decision

    Land At Hartree Way Kesgrave Suffolk

    Discharge of Condition No. 9 of DC/25/0549/VOC - Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/15/1900/FUL - Erection of new foodstore, creation of car park, vehicular access and associated external works - Location and detail of fixed plant equipment

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/2670/CON Awaiting decision

    Joseph Conrad Unit 2 18 - 32 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BA

    Consultation - Use of the furniture by other persons for the purpose of consuming food or drink supplied from, or in connection with relevant use of, the premises e.g. table and chairs

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/2660/TCA Awaiting decision

    Selwyn House 78 Thoroughfare Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1AL

    1no. Yew (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce to 2ft from ground level

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/2662/DRC Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent 29 Mill Road Newbourne Woodbridge Suffolk

    Discharge condition No. 4 of DC/26/1234/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/23/3790/OUT - Outline Application (With some Matters Reserved) - Erection of two detached dwellings (resubmission) - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale. - Demolition Method Statement

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/2669/CON Awaiting decision

    CS 115616 / VMO2 72405 / VF 39653 Junction Of Lowestoft Road And Long Road Carlton Colville Suffolk NR33 8SR

    Consultation - Removal of the existing 20m monopole, 6 no. antennas, 2 no. equipment cabinets, and installation of a new 20m monopole, 9 no. antennas, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/2651/TCA Awaiting decision

    28 Ashmans Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NS

    1no. Lime (marked on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/2652/DRC Awaiting decision

    Elm Tree Cottage The Street Farnham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1JZ

    Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/23/3272/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Re-roofing work to C19 single storey extension, alteration of chimney stack and fireplaces, replacement of door and frame along eastern elevation, damp proofing works, re-instatement of window along the western façade of the single storey extension, replacement of new floor boards in bedroom with reclaimed boards to match existing original boards and cleaning of exposed internal timbers to remove paint covering - External door, window and French doors details.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/2567/DRC Awaiting decision

    Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club Ferry Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9RY

    Discharge of Conditions 16, 17, 26, 36, 38, & 39 of DC/24/0400/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 2 and the details to discharge Condition 19 of DC/22/0361/VOC (Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/19/5049/FUL - Redevelopment of site to provide new clubhouse and new public facilities to include cafe, putting green, toilets and viewing platform, improved access, parking, 5 detached dwellings and associated landscaping, relocation of existing watch tower - existing clubhouse and pro-shop buildings to be demolished - Since planning consent was granted a full design team has been instructed and during the progression of the detailed design (including structural design), some design changes have been implemented to improve the buildability of the proposed dwellings and the clubhouse, include the aligning of structural elements. The clubhouse has now been amended to single storey, with a minimal increase in footprint and a reduction in floor level, whilst the essence of the design has been retained. Other minor fenestration/glazing revisions have also been proposed. - existing clubhouse and pro-shop buildings to be demolished - Since planning consent was granted a full design team has been instructed and during the progression of the detailed design ...end of text...For further information contact local authority Discharging with: Condition 16 - 15001 FFGC Noise Impact Assessment Report 1attached Condition 17 - FFGC Extract Ventilation attached Condition 26 - Asset-data-collection-form - Felixstowe Condition 36 - WK Drawing PA_106A Residential Development layout Condition 38 - WK Drawing PA_106A Residential Development layout Condition 39 - Water Efficiency Calculator attached

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • DC/26/1913/TPO Granted

    8 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DL

    A1 of TPO No. 45 / 1989 1no. Chestnut (1 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches by up to 3 metres to fence line 1no. Oak (2 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches on north side by up to 2 metres 1no. Oak (3 on plan) - Crown lift by 1 metre and lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to shape

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/2198/TCA Granted

    Cordwood Church Lane Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NZ

    1no. Unknown species (red X on plan) - Fell

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/1800/LBC Granted

    3 Rectory Cottages Church Lane Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NX

    Listed Building Consent - Glass alterations to Conservatory. Replacing the glass ceiling panels with an icotherm insulated roof with 3 glass panes and tile effect on the rest.

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DC/26/1970/FUL Granted

    96 Corton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PS

    Demolition of existing side extension, construction of replacement single-storey garage, conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation, associated roof alteration, and extension of driveway parking provision.

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/1977/VOC Granted

    7 The Harbourage Beccles Suffolk NR34 9RN

    Variation of Condition 2 of DC/25/2064/FUL - "Extensions, extend original dormer and detached garage" - Variation - "Reduce size of proposals, making the scheme more deliverable"

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/1804/FUL Granted

    5 Herons Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LB

    Retrospective application - Retention of outbuilding to the rear

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/1899/LBC Granted

    Yeomans Farm House Stone Street Ilketshall St Lawrence Beccles Suffolk NR34 8NJ

    Listed Building Consent - Replace boiler in downstairs cloakroom. Flue position to remain unchanged.

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DC/26/1966/FUL Granted

    Monks Barn Rowley Mews Leiston Suffolk IP16 4FJ

    Conversion of part of the existing cart lodge and internal remodelling to the existing dwelling.

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/1983/FUL Granted

    101 Abbey Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4TA

    Single storey rear domestic extensions, reconstruction of existing lean-to elements and creation of integral annex.

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/2357/P4BC Refused

    Ivanhoe The Street Grundisburgh Suffolk IP13 6TD

    Permitted Development Notification - Intention to operate a temporary recreational campsite. The proposed operating period is from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. The site will be used for no more than 60 days in total

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Prior approval

The full record

Decisions between 2001 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,001 decisions from East Suffolk between 2001 and 2026, part of 2,217 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 881 granted against 53 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,709 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • C/01/1477 Withdrawn

    The Bungalow Bredfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6BH

    Erection of two-storey dwelling & alteration of existing vehicular access

    Decided 8 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/1315/FUL Granted

    15 Mount Pleasant Lowestoft NR32 4JB

    Single storey extension and provision of new pitched roof

    Decided 20 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/0262/FUL Granted

    Clare Cottage The Street Brampton NR34 8DZ

    Construction of double garage

    Decided 21 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/0690/FUL Refused

    1 The Laurels Worlingham NR347EU

    Rear conservatory

    Decided 9 Jan 2002 Full applications
  • C/01/1960 Granted

    Brandeston Hall School Brandeston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7AQ

    Change of use and extension of The Old Masters House to form Nursery School on ground floor with self contained first floor living unit.

    Decided 13 Feb 2002 Full applications
  • DC/02/0280/ARM Granted

    Land Adjacent To 54 Station Road Corton NR32 5HG

    Approval of Reserved Matters - W5394/12 - Construction of a bungalow and garage

    Decided 14 Mar 2002 Reserved matters
  • DC/02/1064/FUL Granted

    41 Famona Road Calton Cloville NR338JU

    Side extension

    Decided 22 Mar 2002 Full applications
  • DC/02/0858/FUL Granted

    36 Queens Road Bungay NR35 1RL

    First floor side extension

    Decided 3 Apr 2002 Full applications
  • DC/02/1105/FUL Granted

    Ducks Cottage Ducks Entry Blowers Lane Rushmere NR33 8EF

    Two storey front extension and porch

    Decided 10 May 2002 Full applications
  • DC/02/1134/FUL Granted

    225 Lloyds Avenue Kessingland NR337TX

    Rear conservatory

    Decided 14 May 2002 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 497 63%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 216 27%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 73 9%

Common questions

How many planning applications does East Suffolk decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, East Suffolk decided 786 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in East Suffolk?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 51 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many East Suffolk decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 786 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 63% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 91% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has East Suffolk decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1001 decisions from East Suffolk between 2001 and 2026, out of 2,217 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in East Suffolk?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 345 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

East Suffolk: 2,217 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 786 decided, 95% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 1,723 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 1,001 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.