The Birches Medical Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/0266/DRC Granted

  The Birches Medical Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF

  Discharge of Condition No's 3, 4 & 12 of DC/25/3457/FUL - The construction of a 156sqm single-storey extension to an existing medical centre to provide an additional four clinical rooms, two offices/virtual consultation rooms and two meeting rooms together with reconfiguration of the existing parking and landscaping - 3. Site investigation, 4. Detailed Remediation Strategy 12. Biodiversity Gain Plan

  Decided 23 Mar 2026 Conditions

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 October 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 Birches Medical Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF

  DC/26/0266/DRC Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition No's 3, 4 & 12 of DC/25/3457/FUL - The construction of a 156sqm single-storey extension to an existing medical centre to provide an additional four clinical rooms, two offices/virtual consultation rooms and two meeting rooms together with reconfiguration of the existing parking and landscaping - 3. Site investigation, 4. Detailed Remediation Strategy 12. Biodiversity Gain Plan

  Granted Conditions Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Tesco Supermarket Ropes Drive Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2FU

  DC/26/0634/TPO Submitted 17 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  1no. Field Maple (T15 on plan) - Fell 1no. Oak (T24 on plan) - Crown lift to 5 metres above ground

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Site Of Former 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Suffolk

  DC/26/2860/FUL Submitted 12 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Construction of a phased development comprising two dwellings with shared access and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs
  Several homes

• 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JJ

  DC/26/1031/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

  Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two self-build dwellings

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JJ

  DC/26/0239/DRC Submitted 21 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition Nos. 8 & 9 of DC/25/1541/FUL - Construction of self build replacement dwelling. - Method Statement for roosting bats, reptiles, nesting birds, and hedgehog and Ecological Enhancement Strategy.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Domestic

• 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JJ

  DC/25/1541/FUL Submitted 10 Apr 2025 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  Construction of self build replacement dwelling

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 17 docs
  Domestic

• 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