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Pier Pavilion North Parade Southwold Suffolk IP18 6BN

Awaiting decision East Suffolk DC/25/4341/FUL Full Application

Works: Extension Windows or glazing

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Proposal

Extension of existing Pier Pavilion to first floor and create a new second floor; Creation of 11 new lettable holiday rooms with ensuites and balconies on first and second floors; improvement of thermal performance by installing external insulation; Installation of new steel windows throughout; Provision of lift and internal alterations; Remodelling of the existing forecourt to improve approach and appearance.

As published by the council, reference DC/25/4341/FUL

Application record

Reference
DC/25/4341/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
11 Nov 2025
Validated
27 Nov 2025
Ward
Southwold
Parish
Southwold
Postcode
IP18 6BN

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Suffolk register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • DC/26/0482/FUL Granted

    Pier Pavilion North Parade Southwold Suffolk IP18 6BN

    Installation of trampoline amusement and paybooth adjacent to outside seating area

    Decided 13 May 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Nov 2025

    Received by East Suffolk

  2. 27 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 22 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    East Suffolk took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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John Bennett Architect Agent, an architecture practice

13 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 80% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with East Suffolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Suffolk decided full applications in a median of 68 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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