87 Kirkley Gardens Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LT

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 15 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 November 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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• 183 The Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LJ

  DC/25/4338/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb

  To construct a vehicular access over the public footpath to the front of my property. This access will be constructed to the standard Highways specification and by an approved contractor. There is already a vehicular access to neighbouring properties each side of my own, so this will link the three together.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

• 177 The Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LJ

  DC/26/2273/FUL Submitted 22 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 220 Carlton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0ND

  DC/25/2903/CLP Submitted 24 Jul 2025 200 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed - Erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.0 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0 metres

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 220 Carlton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0ND

  DC/26/2939/CLP Submitted 19 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - The proposed use is as Ofsted-regulated shared supported accommodation for a maximum of three looked-after children or care leavers aged 16 or 17, placed by a local authority. The young people will occupy the property as their main home, each having a private bedroom and sharing the kitchen, bathroom and living areas as one household. Staff will attend on a shift basis to provide day-to-day support with independent-living skills, including cooking, budgeting, cleaning, education, appointments and community participation. Staff will not occupy the property as their sole or main residence. Personal care is not the primary service, but may be provided where specifically identified through an individual assessment and agreed care plan. The property will not operate as a residential care home. The residential use will operate continuously because it is the young peoples home. The premises will not be open to the public and will have no commercial opening hours. No industrial or commercial processes or machinery are proposed, other than normal domestic appliances and equipment. No building works, extension, conversion or external alterations are proposed. The application seeks confirmation that this proposed use remains lawful within Class C3.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 10 docs

• 50 Laurel Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0NG

  DC/26/1072/PNH Submitted 18 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Prior Notification (Householder) - We are proposing to install a Lean Too PVCu Conservatory on to the rear of a Lean too extension to the rear of the Existing Property.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Walmer Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LF

  DC/26/2429/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey and extension, new detached garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/3494/FUL Awaiting decision

  11 Whitton Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9RG

  Demolition and rebuild of existing side kitchen extension

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3466/FUL Awaiting decision

  40 Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EZ

  Single storey rear extension and detached Garden Studio

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/2645/FUL Granted

  37 The Copse Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4UR

  Construction of detached garden room

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3435/FUL Awaiting decision

  Abbey Farm Huntingfield Road Linstead Parva Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0LQ

  Single storey extension and demolition of outbuilding.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/3437/FUL Awaiting decision

  Martins Glebe 3 Rectory Lane Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PY

  Extension to provide space for physiotherapy clinic

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications