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 41 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

• 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

• The Coach House Park Lane Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HL

  DC/26/2466/VOC Submitted 8 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  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.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 39 docs

• DC/26/3199/AME Awaiting decision

  Former Four Gables Bridge Street Halesworth Suffolk

  Non-Material Amendment of DC/26/0154/FUL - Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling - Minor alterations of sizes and positions of windows (overall area of glazing is smaller), including the introduction of an oriel window, replacing 2 bedroom windows. Moving PV panels from 2 sedum flat roofs to a shallow pitched zinc roof.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/2926/AME Granted

  St Marys Nursing Home Undercliff Road East Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7LU

  Non Material Amendment to DC/21/0478/FUL - Part demolition, alteration and change of use of nursing home to provide 6no. apartments, together with 3no. new build houses. - Amendment of hard and soft landscaping proposal to include additional fencing and patio areas to provide personal outdoor space to all flats within the development. Specific amendment provides dedicated outdoor space for the 2 top floor apartments. Previous discharge of Condition 9 related to hard and soft landscaping was provided on 9th September 2022.

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/3108/VOC Awaiting decision

  Land At Ellough Airfield Benacre Road Ellough Beccles Suffolk NR34 7UH

  Variation of Condition No. 3 of DC/13/0239/FUL - Installation of a 14.10MW solar farm and associated infrastructure - Operational lifespan

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/3109/VOC Awaiting decision

  The Hollies 37 Park Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5ET

  Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/21/4056/FUL - Construction of a single storey rear extension together with summerhouse/garden office - Amend the design and reduce the size and impact of the summerhouse

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Amendments
• DC/26/3111/AME Awaiting decision

  183 Normanston Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2PY

  Non Material Amendment of DC/24/3846/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/24/0716/OUT - Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Subdivision of land to the rear of 183, Normanston drive and the construction of 2 no. detached dwellings with garages. - Appearance, landscaping, layout and scale - Amendment to boundary

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Amendments