Ferry Cottage Gardner Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HJ

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Hillside Skilmans Hill Southwold Suffolk IP18 6EY

  DC/26/3345/TCA Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  1no. Purple Plum (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by 1-2m

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• The Bolt Hole 10 Queens Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HG

  DC/25/3314/FUL Submitted 26 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension. Proposed extension to existing rear outbuilding to create a bedroom with en suite wet room. The existing two sheds and WC will be converted to form a link between the cottage and the bedroom in the former utility room. Conservation grade roof lights are proposed in the existing outbuilding and rear extension. Including associated internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 28 docs
  Small domestic

• The Bolt Hole 10 Queens Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HG

  DC/25/3315/LBC Submitted 26 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension. Proposed extension to existing rear outbuilding to create a bedroom with en suite wet room. The existing two sheds and WC will be converted to form a link between the cottage and the bedroom in the former utility room. Conservation grade roof lights are proposed in the existing outbuilding and rear extension. Including associated internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 25 docs
  Small domestic

• Site Of Former Sole Bay House Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk

  DC/26/1445/VOC Submitted 17 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Variation of Condition 2, 3 & 7 of DC/23/2354/VOC - (Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/23/0715/VOC- Subdivision of dwelling into two units and refurbishment, alterations and additions - revised drawings - 20.10.16 - 20.10.16.2, 20.10.17 - 20.10.17.2 and 20.10.18 - 20.10.18.2) - Materials/finishes as submitted - Woven screen

  Awaiting decision Amendments 7 docs
  Several homes

• 28 Park Lane Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HL

  DC/25/4342/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Reinstatement of section of collapsed boundary wall

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• The Coach House Park Lane Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HL

  DC/26/2466/VOC Submitted 8 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/24/2894/FUL (allowed by APP/X3540/D/25/3364844) - Extensive and holistic renovation to the entire property, including: environmental upgrades to all retained building fabric, a new rear extension, first floor extensions, conversion of loft space, internal layout changes, re-facing of all facades, new dormer windows, alterations to the vehicular entrance, new perimeter wall and additional outbuilding to the garden - Variation to previously approved plans.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 43 docs

• DC/26/3494/FUL Awaiting decision

  11 Whitton Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9RG

  Demolition and rebuild of existing side kitchen extension

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3466/FUL Awaiting decision

  40 Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EZ

  Single storey rear extension and detached Garden Studio

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/2645/FUL Granted

  37 The Copse Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4UR

  Construction of detached garden room

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3435/FUL Awaiting decision

  Abbey Farm Huntingfield Road Linstead Parva Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0LQ

  Single storey extension and demolition of outbuilding.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3437/FUL Awaiting decision

  Martins Glebe 3 Rectory Lane Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PY

  Extension to provide space for physiotherapy clinic

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications