Haybarn Cottage Swan Lane Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AH

1. 30 May 2025

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 18 Jul 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

East Suffolk granted permission on 24 October 2025, 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.

• Malindi Swan Lane Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AH

  DC/24/2094/FUL Submitted 7 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Replace current wooden fencing at front of property with a brick wall, height 1650mm, to provide privacy and to improve the aesthetics of the property.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• South View Lower Road Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AR

  DC/26/2155/FUL Submitted 11 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Rear extension and conversion of garage into habitable space.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• Southlands Lower Road Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AR

  DC/26/0750/FUL Submitted 25 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~8 May

  Subdivision of existing residential land, erection of 2no. self-build dwellings each with a detached double garage, formation of new vehicular crossing, and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 34 docs

• Swan Inn Westerfield Road Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AJ

  DC/26/0136/FUL Submitted 14 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Retrospective application for the siting of 6no. storage containers

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Land Adjacent To Lower Farm House Lower Road Westerfield Suffolk IP6 9AR

  DC/26/1867/FUL Submitted 20 May 2026 200 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jul

  Construction of a self-build dwelling, new access and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 14 docs
  Domestic

• Land At Lower Road Westerfield Suffolk

  DC/26/0916/FUL Submitted 6 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Erection of nineteen dwellings, new vehicular access, associated hard and soft landscaping, and new community open space

  Awaiting decision Full applications 80 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