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Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Suffolk IP17 1SR

Awaiting decision East Suffolk DC/26/2442/VOC Variation of Conditions

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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

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Suffolk register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • DC/26/2504/DRC Awaiting decision

    Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Suffolk IP17 1SR

    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.

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DC/24/2915/TCA Granted

    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.

    Decided 20 Sep 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Jul 2026

    Received by East Suffolk

  2. 31 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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.

    East Suffolk took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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Bidwells LLP Agent, registered in Cambridge

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Documents

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79 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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.

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  • Snape Maltings Snape Bridge Tunstall Suffolk IP17 1SR

    DC/26/2504/DRC Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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

    DC/25/2818/VOC Submitted 17 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    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

    DC/26/1940/DRC Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    DC/25/2561/TCA Submitted 27 Jun 2025 50 yards away

    Undertake tree works listed in submitted tree survey

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape Bridge Tunstall Woodbridge Suffolk IP17 1SP

    DC/26/2083/LBC Submitted 5 Jun 2026 100 yards away

    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

    DC/24/2915/TCA Submitted 14 Aug 2024 200 yards away

    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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