Planning application
DC/26/0531/P3G
6 Suffolk Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1DZ
Proposal
Prior Approval (Commerial 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)
As published by the council, reference DC/26/0531/P3G
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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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 prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/1258/DRC Granted
6 Suffolk Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1DZ
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
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DC/26/2670/CON Awaiting decision
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DC/26/1611/FUL Granted
34 - 36 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1EW
Replacement of principal entrance door, on a like-for-like basis
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DC/25/2563/VOC Refused
12 Beach Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1EA
Variation of Condition No. 3 of DC/24/2368/FUL - Change of use of existing property, from class E (hairdressers at ground floor) and class C3 (residential apartment at first and second floor) to 8-bedroom house of multiple occupancy (Sui Generis) (ground, first and second floor) - Multiple Occupation Circumstances
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DC/25/2297/ADI Granted
Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc 47 - 49 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BL
Replacement illuminated ATM & MFD and collars with updated branding
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DC/25/2492/ADI Granted
Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc 47 - 49 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BL
Illuminated Advertisement Consent - New external bank signage
Other prior approval applications
In East Suffolk
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DC/26/2691/AGO2 Awaiting decision
Rose Hill Farm A1094 - Friday Street Farnham Suffolk
Prior Notification (Agricultural) - An agricultural building for the storage of, further processing and distribution of milk produced on the applicants holding.
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DC/26/2640/AGO2 Awaiting decision
Stonehouse Farm Thorington Road Thorington Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3RB
Prior Notification (Agricultural) - The two farms related to the track (walnut Tree Farm and Stonehouse Farm) are connected through ownership. The improvements of the tracks is essential for improving the efficiency of farm operations. The tracks will ensure a year-round access for farm machinery, which will enable better timeliness and ease of use for jobs which require mechanical assistance. This also extends the operational window, which allows contractors to work in more favourable conditions. Due to the very rural location of the site, there are no local roads which could serve the same purpose.
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DC/26/2598/AGO Awaiting decision
Manor Farm Grove Road Knodishall Suffolk IP17 1TL
Prior Notification (Agricultural) - Construction of a small agricultural pump house comprising a concrete base and prefabricated steel-clad building measuring 4.0m x 3.0m (12 square metres total). The building will be located in close proximity to a farm reservoir and used to house irrigation pumping equipment, pipework, electrical controls and associated infrastructure serving agricultural irrigation activities on the farm. The building will require 500mm depth of excavation to situate the concrete base. Supporting this feature and located between the swale and attenuation basin, will be a control box (less than a meter in length and height) which will power pumping of flood water to the reservoir. Information on how water is captured to be serviced by this pump house can be found in DC/25/1855/AGO2.
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DC/26/2357/PDN Refused
Ivanhoe The Street Grundisburgh Suffolk IP13 6TD
Permitted Development Notification - Intention to operate a temporary recreational campsite. The proposed operating period is from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. The site will be used for no more than 60 days in total
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DC/26/2357/P4BC Refused
Ivanhoe The Street Grundisburgh Suffolk IP13 6TD
Permitted Development Notification - Intention to operate a temporary recreational campsite. The proposed operating period is from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. The site will be used for no more than 60 days in total