7 - 9 Commercial Road Lowestoft Suffolk

1. 9 Sep 2024

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 18 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

East Suffolk granted permission on 18 October 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 20 - 21 Commercial Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2TD

  DC/26/1210/FUL Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun

  Conversion and extension to provide 4No. self-contained flats to upper floors, retaining commercial use to ground floor.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 8 docs

• Land Fronting 5 To 32 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk

  DC/25/3978/ADI Submitted 16 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Illuminated Advertisement Consent - 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

  Refused Advertising 20 docs

• Land Fronting 5 To 32 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk

  DC/25/3977/FUL Submitted 16 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones

  Refused Full applications 16 docs

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

  DC/26/2670/CON Submitted 28 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  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

  Granted Outline 5 docs

• 34 - 36 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1EW

  DC/26/1611/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Replacement of principal entrance door, on a like-for-like basis

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 6 Suffolk Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1DZ

  DC/26/1258/DRC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Discharge of Condition No. 2 of DC/26/0531/P3G - Prior Approval (Commercial to Mixed Use) - The existing property consists of three floors - commercial at ground floor with ancillary commercial uses at first and second floor. It is proposed to convert the first and second floor to a single 3-bedroom flat with commercial use at ground floor (see also planning statement) - Cycle storage

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• DC/26/3382/CLP Awaiting decision

  1 Dove Road Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6XJ

  Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Ground floor rear extension, internal alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/3331/CLP Awaiting decision

  61 Claydon Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3DZ

  Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Construction of a single storey rear extension.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 27 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/3220/CLE Awaiting decision

  Crown House Low Road Great Glemham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2DJ

  Continued use as mixed-use residential dwelling and bed and breakfast accommodation.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/3221/CLP Awaiting decision

  21 Southfield Drive Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DP

  Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Installation of three new roof windows to convert existing loft space

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/2553/CLP Granted

  10 Waveney Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NW

  Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Garden room. This will be to the rear left of the garden as you look from the front of the house. It is 6870mm wide, 3150mm deep and 2465mm high. It will be used as an office/bar. No new access is required. Ground screws will be used for the base.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Lawful development