78 Penzance Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JU

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with East Suffolk for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 84 Penzance Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JU

  DC/26/0719/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2026 40m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Alterations and Extensions To Existing Dwelling Together With The Erection Of A Detached Home Office/Store

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Domestic

• 43 Cedar Avenue Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1HA

  DC/25/1899/FUL Submitted 12 May 2025 62m away

  Construction of a single story rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 75 Penzance Road Kesgrave Suffolk IP5 1LG

  DC/21/4684/FUL Submitted 12 Oct 2021 71m away

  Single storey extension to the front of dwelling to create an extra bedroom and ensuite

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 90 Penzance Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JU

  DC/26/0510/FUL Submitted 9 Feb 2026 82m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Construction of a front extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 20 Bodmin Close Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1LQ

  DC/25/4859/FUL Submitted 15 Dec 2025 173m away

  Single storey rear extension including structural alterations to existing single-storey semi-detached dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 St Agnes Way Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JZ

  DC/25/4782/TPO Submitted 10 Dec 2025 186m away

  1no. Group of Oak (G1 on Order) - Internal crown thin by 20%, thin old pollard points by 40%, and overall crown reduction up to 2.5 metres

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• DC/26/1388/FUL Granted

  Butley Barn Mill Lane Butley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3PA

  Replacement of thatch with corrugated steel roof

  14 Apr 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/2377/FUL Granted

  1 Thomas Churchyard Close Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1TL

  Single storey extension to rear of garage

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/2429/FUL Granted

  5 Walmer Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LF

  Single storey and extension, new detached garage.

  6 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/2392/FUL Granted

  30 Westland Martlesham Heath Martlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3SU

  Single storey rear extension

  1 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3039/FUL Awaiting decision

  Christ Church Felixstowe Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2FB

  Replacement of the existing rooflight with a new lantern turret.

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications