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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.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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DC/26/2651/TCA Awaiting decision
28 Ashmans Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NS
1no. Lime (marked on plan) - Fell
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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.
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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
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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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
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DC/26/2198/TCA Granted
Cordwood Church Lane Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NZ
1no. Unknown species (red X on plan) - Fell
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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.
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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.
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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"
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DC/26/1804/FUL Granted
5 Herons Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3LB
Retrospective application - Retention of outbuilding to the rear
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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C/01/1477 Withdrawn
The Bungalow Bredfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6BH
Erection of two-storey dwelling & alteration of existing vehicular access
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DC/01/1315/FUL Granted
15 Mount Pleasant Lowestoft NR32 4JB
Single storey extension and provision of new pitched roof
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DC/01/0262/FUL Granted
Clare Cottage The Street Brampton NR34 8DZ
Construction of double garage
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DC/01/0690/FUL Refused
1 The Laurels Worlingham NR347EU
Rear conservatory
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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.
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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
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DC/02/1064/FUL Granted
41 Famona Road Calton Cloville NR338JU
Side extension
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DC/02/0858/FUL Granted
36 Queens Road Bungay NR35 1RL
First floor side extension
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DC/02/1105/FUL Granted
Ducks Cottage Ducks Entry Blowers Lane Rushmere NR33 8EF
Two storey front extension and porch
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DC/02/1134/FUL Granted
225 Lloyds Avenue Kessingland NR337TX
Rear conservatory
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 497 63%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 216 27%
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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.