Planning application
DC/26/0519/RG3
Leiston Cemetery Westbrook Drive Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JE
Proposal
Extension to existing cemetery in Leiston - Change of use from open space into a 3.5m driveway to connect up existing internal and external level access points. Site to be used for burials and ash internments.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/0519/RG3
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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10 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 this record
Reading the register
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