Planning application
Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Suffolk IP17 1SR
Works: Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/16/3159/FUL - Improvements to existing flood defences comprising: a mix of hard and soft engineering works which will raise, renew or replace existing flood defence structures and affecting buildings and structures within the curtilage of a listed building; replacement of ground floor windows to the east elevation of the concert hall - Revised Flood Defence Improvements
As published by the council, reference DC/26/2442/VOC
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/2442/VOC
- Type
- Variation of Conditions
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 6 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Rendlesham And Orford
- Parish
- Tunstall
- Postcode
- IP17 1SR
Comment by 14 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on East Suffolk's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jul 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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31 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 September 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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About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
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Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Suffolk IP17 1SR
99% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep
Discharge of Condition Nos. 3 and 5 of DC/16/3159/FUL - Improvements to existing flood defences comprising: a mix of hard and soft engineering works which will raise, renew or replace existing flood defence structures and affecting buildings and structures within the curtilage of a listed building; replacement of ground floor windows to the east elevation of the concert hall - Ecological Mitigation and Improvement Plan and i) Specification for new walling brickwork; brick bond; mortar type; coping; and junction with existing bridge to be supplied. ii) Replacement steel moorings to existing quayside upstand where replaced to match existing in position, size and material iii) Details of the connection between the new flood wall and north gable of the concert hall iv) Details of new platform lift from external terrace to refectory/concert hall entrance on south elevation to show appearance, position, size. v) Detail of the gradient of the footpath/bank at the eastern end of the works proposed in Area 3.
Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 26 docs -
Britten Pears School For Advanced Musical Studies Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape Bridge Tunstall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1SP
Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/25/1472/VOC - Various works including, new lift tower (including sprinkler tank relocation), general access improvements including access ramp and provision of a lift to all floors and internal reconfiguration and refurbishment and remodelled top floor activity space - revised plans in relation to tank details
Granted Amendments 16 docs -
Britten Pears School For Advanced Musical Studies Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape Bridge Tunstall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1SP
Discharge part of Condition No.3 of DC/25/2818/VOC - Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/25/1472/VOC - Various works including, new lift tower (including sprinkler tank relocation), general access improvements including access ramp and provision of a lift to all floors and internal reconfiguration and refurbishment and remodelled top floor activity space - revised plans in relation to tank details - Verification report
Granted Conditions 5 docs -
Clock Tower Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1SR
Undertake tree works listed in submitted tree survey
Granted Trees 3 docs -
Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape Bridge Tunstall Woodbridge Suffolk IP17 1SP
Listed Building Consent - Refurbishment and upgrading of the existing seating, alongside the introduction of measures to improve accessibility and safety within the auditorium, including the installation of new handrails to the stepped gangways within the raked seating area.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 19 docs -
Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Suffolk IP17 1SR
Trees to front of Snape Bridge House: T1 Beech - Fell, tree has dieback and hollow stem at base. T2 Holly - Fell, heavy ivy cover.
Granted Trees 2 docs
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