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Metcalf Arms Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

Granted West Suffolk DC/26/1240/FUL Full applications

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Planning application - construction of new vehicular access to serve holiday pods

As published by the council, reference DC/26/1240/FUL

Application record

Reference
DC/26/1240/FUL
Category
Full applications
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approve application
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
14 Aug 2026
Ward
Horringer
Parish
Hawstead
Postcode
IP29 5NR

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Suffolk register

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

  • DC/26/1605/CLP Awaiting decision

    Metcalf Arms Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

    Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - change of use of existing property known as Maglia Rosso, (formerly Metcalf Arms) from Bike shop and bike cafe to two dwellings

    Submitted 20 Oct 2026 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2026

    Received by West Suffolk

  2. 28 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 7 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Pending Consideration.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 14 Aug 2026
  • PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 14 Aug 2026
  • LOCATION AND BLOCK PLAN Site and Other Plans/Drawings · 14 Aug 2026

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What this grant of permission means

West Suffolk granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Metcalf Arms Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

    DC/26/1605/CLP Submitted 20 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

    Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - change of use of existing property known as Maglia Rosso, (formerly Metcalf Arms) from Bike shop and bike cafe to two dwellings

    Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 docs
    Several homes
  • High Trees Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

    DC/23/0396/HH Submitted 10 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Householder planning application - first floor rear extension

    Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
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  • Cooks Farm Cottage Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

    DC/25/1961/LB Submitted 11 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Application for listed building consent - a. replace thatch b. reinstate rear dormer windows c. replace three windows d. replacement of cement render with lime render and breathable paint/lime wash e. installation of french drain

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 18 docs
  • Cooks Farm Cottage Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

    DC/25/1960/HH Submitted 11 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Householder planning application - a. replace thatch b. reinstate rear dormer windows c. replace three windows d. replacement of cement render with lime render and breathable paint/lime wash e. detached car port

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 19 docs
    Domestic
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    Householder planning application - a. porch to front elevation b. single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory and rear extension) c. outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation d. replacement windows and doors to front and side elevations

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1
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