Windy Peak Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HF

1. 11 Sep 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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.

This application is with East Suffolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Suffolk decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Bolt Hole 10 Queens Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HG

  DC/25/3314/FUL Submitted 26 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension. Proposed extension to existing rear outbuilding to create a bedroom with en suite wet room. The existing two sheds and WC will be converted to form a link between the cottage and the bedroom in the former utility room. Conservation grade roof lights are proposed in the existing outbuilding and rear extension. Including associated internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 28 docs
  Small domestic

• The Bolt Hole 10 Queens Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HG

  DC/25/3315/LBC Submitted 26 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension. Proposed extension to existing rear outbuilding to create a bedroom with en suite wet room. The existing two sheds and WC will be converted to form a link between the cottage and the bedroom in the former utility room. Conservation grade roof lights are proposed in the existing outbuilding and rear extension. Including associated internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 25 docs
  Small domestic

• Site Of Former Sole Bay House Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk

  DC/26/1445/VOC Submitted 17 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Variation of Condition 2, 3 & 7 of DC/23/2354/VOC - (Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/23/0715/VOC- Subdivision of dwelling into two units and refurbishment, alterations and additions - revised drawings - 20.10.16 - 20.10.16.2, 20.10.17 - 20.10.17.2 and 20.10.18 - 20.10.18.2) - Materials/finishes as submitted - Woven screen

  Awaiting decision Amendments 7 docs
  Several homes

• 23 Ferry Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HQ

  DC/21/4971/FUL Submitted 1 Nov 2021 150 yards away

  To demolish a single-storey side addition and replace this with a new single-storey side entrance, a two-storey rear extension, and internal alterations. Erect a single detached garage to the side and upgrade the boundary fence.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Ferry Cottage Gardner Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HJ

  DC/26/0788/FUL Submitted 26 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Retrospective Application - Re-rendering of existing property, changing upvc rainwater goods to cast iron and replacement front door

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• Hillside Skilmans Hill Southwold Suffolk IP18 6EY

  DC/26/3345/TCA Submitted 23 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  1no. Purple Plum (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by 1-2m

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• DC/26/3525/TPO Awaiting decision

  187 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RQ

  1no. Apple (marked on plan) - Crown thin

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3506/TCA Awaiting decision

  6 Gospel Hall Close Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0QW

  1no. Variegated Chinese Privet (T1 on plan) - Trim and shape to previous points 1no. Eucalyptus (T2 on plan) - Crown reduce by 1 metre back to previous points 1no. Variegated Norway Maple (T3 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres back to previous points 1no. Purple leaf plum (T4 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres 1no. Italian Cypress (T5 on plan) - Reduce in height by up to 1.5 metres

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3489/TCA Awaiting decision

  Sydney Cottage 3 Spring Lane Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SW

  1no. Magnolia (back garden of Sydney Cottage) - Overall crown reduction by 30%

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3492/TCA Awaiting decision

  9 The Drift Wickham Market Suffolk IP13 0TD

  2no. Lime (T1 and T2) - Overall crown reduction by 3 metres back to previous pruning points. Remove basal epicormic growth and crown lift to 4 metres to clear the car park

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3485/TCA Awaiting decision

  2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DX

  1no. Oak (T009 on plan) - Fell

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees