Site Of Former Sole Bay House Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk

1. 17 Apr 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 28 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 June 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.

This application is with East Suffolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Suffolk decided amendment applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

• Ferry Cottage Gardner Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HJ

  DC/26/0788/FUL Submitted 26 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Retrospective Application - Re-rendering of existing property, changing upvc rainwater goods to cast iron and replacement front door

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• Windy Peak Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HF

  DC/26/3209/TCA Submitted 11 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  1no. Elm (marked on submitted plan) - Fell

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Hillside Skilmans Hill Southwold Suffolk IP18 6EY

  DC/26/3345/TCA Submitted 23 Sep 2026 100 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

• Cannons Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HF

  DC/25/1632/FUL Submitted 17 Apr 2025 150 yards away

  Reconfiguration of elevations to accommodate new window and door positions, balancing of facades, and rationalisation of the window types. Removal of curved bay to the southwest elevations. New window and door joinery to all elevations. Re-detailing of the "tower" and balcony railings. Removal of false gable to the garage. Re-roofing the property. Reinstatement of chimney and raising the height of the remaining truncated stacks. Re-ordering of the entrance elevation. Addition of iron canopy porches with lead roofs to the north east and south west elevations. The reconfiguring of all internal spaces. Consolidation of internal levels. Removal of the third floor bedroom and bathroom.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 17 docs

• DC/26/3228/AME Granted

  23 Low Farm Drive Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8HQ

  Non Material Amendment to DC/21/1355/FUL - Construction of a first floor front and two storey rear extensions -To reduce the height of the garden windows and reduce the exterior double doors on the rear extension to a single door.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/2968/ROC Granted

  10 Kessingland Cottages Rider Haggard Lane Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7NU

  Removal of Condition No.3 of DC/79/0138/FUL - Construction of 29 holiday units (self catering) - 3. Occupation Period.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/3493/AME Awaiting decision

  8 Cotmer Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9PW

  Non-Material Amendment of DC/25/4088/FUL - Single storey rear extension and replacement garage - Reduce the length of the extension by 2m and alter garage roof.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/2835/VOC Granted

  Wickham Market Village Hall High Street Wickham Market Suffolk IP13 0HE

  Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/25/4839/FUL - Renovation and modernisation of Hall including the demolition of existing east extension, provision of ASHP Plant and installation of Solar Panels on Roof - Alteration to previously approved plans

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/3456/AME Awaiting decision

  10 Evans Close Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6PU

  Non-material amendment of DC/24/2390/FUL - Single-storey rear and side extension. New front and rear dormers - Single Storey rear and Side Extension

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Amendments