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DC/25/2821/FUL

The Dolphin Inn Old Homes Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4FE

Awaiting decision East Suffolk Full Application

Proposal

Alterations, additions and refurbishment of buildings associated with The Dolphin Inn to provide additional guest rooms, a new reception, and a relocated shop; demolition and replacement of the Barn and Peace Court range to provide further guest rooms; demolition of two outbuildings; alterations to landscaping and car parking; and the provision of seasonal field parking on part of the Thorpeness Golf Club practice ground.

As published by the council, reference DC/25/2821/FUL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jul 2025

    Received by East Suffolk

  2. 2 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 27 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.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with East Suffolk 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.

About full applications applications

How this application type works

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

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