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Planning appeals in East Suffolk, 2025

77 appeals decided in 2025, 22% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Allowed17 December 2025· minor3372445
    Bramble Barn, Lodge Lane, Wissett, Halesworth, IP19 0JQ

    the conversion of barn and outbuilding to 1no. house without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/07/1956/FUL, dated 11 January 2008

  2. Allowed12 December 2025· householder3364844
    The Coach House, Park Lane, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6HL

    extensive and holistic renovation to the entire property, including: environmental upgrades to all retained building fabric, a new rear extension, first floor extensions, conversion of loft space, internal layout changes, re-facing of all facades, new dormer windows, alterations to the vehicular entrance, new perimeter wall and additional outbuilding to the garden

  3. Dismissed10 December 2025· householder3375525
    80 Cotmer Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9PP

    new detached triple garage with hobby room over

  4. Dismissed5 December 2025· minor3366250
    Parcel of Land East of The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Suffolk, IP5 1DH

    Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Erection of single storey dwelling, improved access and driveway, and associated development

  5. Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3369243
    2 Clare Avenue, Woodbridge, IP12 4ES

    erection of self-build detached bungalow

  6. Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3370568
    Land Adjacent Waterworks Cottages, Bodmin Close, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1AX

    construction of detached chalet bungalow

  7. Dismissed26 November 2025· householder3370933
    2 Smiths Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8QN

    roof replacement, roof conversion and dormer

  8. Allowed26 November 2025· minor3358090
    Timber Top, Sizewell Gap, Sizewell, Leiston, IP16 4UH

    new 2-bed single family dwelling with associated amenity space, parking and landscaping, following demolition of outbuildings within existing residential garden ”

  9. Allowed13 November 2025· householder3371948
    Pike Cottage, The Street, Letheringham, Suffolk, IP13 7QZ

    Remove existing shed and erect two bay cart lodge and store with increased eaves and ridge height

  10. Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3370762
    Land to North of Lowood Lodge, Hasketon Road, Burgh, Suffolk, IP13 6JL

    ‘Application for Permission in Principle - Erection of 1no. detached dwelling and garage (self-build), creation of new access on to Hasketon Road/Mill Lane and stopping up of existing access’

  11. Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3365102
    Barsham Rigg, Barsham, Suffolk, NR34 8HE

    An annex building to be sited to the side of an existing pool extension, connected by a link passageway, with associated patio and driveway extension

  12. Dismissed31 October 2025· minor3360615
    Lowestoft Lifeboat Crew Association, Links Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4PQ

    demolition of an existing single storey building previously used as Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat Crew Association social club. This is to be replaced with a new build detached private dwelling

  13. Quashed On Legal Grounds30 October 2025· enforcement3331692
    Part Land East of Mariawood, Hulver Street, Henstead, Suffolk, NR34 7UE

    without planning permission, the unauthorised material change of use of the land from a residential amenity use to a storage use, for the siting of a mobile home (“the Unauthorised Use”) and the laying of hardstanding (“the Unauthorised Development”)

  14. Dismissed16 October 2025· householder3372685
    Swiss Cottage Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham Cum Thorpe, Leiston, IP16 4QH

    follows: ‘Erection of a double garage and small workshop to the front of the house located 2m from south boundary and 2m from west boundary. The size is 8.5m X 6m with the garage doors facing the house. The area in front of the house is approx. 30m X 20m with no loss to the existing parking arrangements and will gain 2 spaces. The garage to be of timber frame construction feather edge board cladding and red tile hipped roof to keep the ridge hight low.’

  15. Dismissed16 October 2025· householder3368269
    13 Manor Gardens, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1ET

    follows: ‘Two-storey extension on the north west side of the property, within the internal corner of the current 'L' shaped dwelling footprint. Raise the first -floor wall height under the existing lower height mono-pitched roof area, after removing the roof, in order to construct a twin, dual pitched, hip-ended roof structure to span the area including the area of the two-storey extension created above. Install insulation within the roof space and two banks of solar P.V. panels on the south south east roof slopes for energy self-sufficiency. As a result of the works, the extra space created plus the existing space, will be configured as detailed on drawing 601 -02’

  16. Dismissed10 October 2025· minor3366924
    Holly Tree Farmhouse, Bell Green, Cratfield, Halesworth, IP19 0DN

    erection of agricultural storage building and all associated works

  17. Notice upheld2 October 2025· enforcement3297116
    6 Upper Olland Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BG

    Retention of unauthorised metal roller shutter, surface mounted box and advertisements to a listed building

  18. Appeal Withdrawn25 September 2025· major3357812
    Land at 155 The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 1DG
  19. Notice upheld25 September 2025· enforcement3314019
    11 Wharton Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1EL

    Installation of an exterior full height single panel clear screen door in white painted timber frame inset into the doorway and slightly forward of the existing main door

  20. Unknown22 September 2025· enforcement3342284
    88 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR
  21. Notice upheld22 September 2025· enforcement3342283
    88 Bridge Road, Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR

    without planning permission, the unauthorised material change of use of the Residential Dwelling from a single residential unit to two residential units used for holiday letting purposes (“the Unauthorised Use”)

  22. Dismissed26 August 2025· minor3358818
    Land Between 15 and 17, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BW

    construction of 5 two storey dwellings. Formation of vehicular access, associated landscaping

  23. Notice varied and upheld26 August 2025· enforcement3312353
    Land at The Pastures , The Street, North Cove , Beccles, NR34 7PN

    Without planning permission the unauthorised material change of use of the Land from a mixed use of agriculture and equestrian to a storage use, including the stationing of static and touring caravans for residential use and the storage of vehicles, lorry backs, and other items not related to agriculture or equestrian uses ”

  24. Allowed14 August 2025· householder3363352
    14 Howards Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2XN

    Erection of a 1.8 metre high close board fence

  25. Dismissed6 August 2025· minor3359223
    Land At Tunstall Common, The Common, Tunstall, Suffolk, IP12 3PX

    outline planning application for up to two dwellings and access with all other matters reserved

  26. Dismissed6 August 2025· ldc3332720
    Hare Meadow Farm, Edwards Lane, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9AA

    described as ‘existing use of land for the siting of welfare cabin to provide suitable welfare facilities and accommodation to meet the needs of agricultural workers (meeting the requirements of section 29, 1968 Caravan Sites Act).’

  27. Dismissed5 August 2025· minor3359658
    Northgreen Farm, Scotterley Road, Stoven, Suffolk, NR34 8DG

    for a new dwelling to replace building with permission to convert to a single dwelling under Class Q, reference DC/23/1682/P3Q

  28. Dismissed4 August 2025· minor3354090
    The Old Vicarage, Low Street, Brandeston, Ipswich, IP147AN

    Change of use from residential (C3) to a sui-generis holiday let

  29. Dismissed21 July 2025· minor3362095
    Land Situated Between 10 and 11 Mill Lane, Barnby, Suffolk, NR34 7PX

    for a two-bedroom dwelling, in style of a traditional cart shed

  30. Dismissed18 July 2025· minor3356679
    Larks Rising, Easton Lane, Reydon, IP18 6SS

    4 residential properties to be built to replace 3 cottages already lost to erosion and 1 house due to be lost in next 20 years

  31. Notice upheld9 July 2025· enforcement3328402
    Land at Garage Block North of 2 , Chepstow Road, Felixtowe, Suffolk, IP11 9BU

    Erection of a wall adjacent to a highway, over 1 metre in height

  32. Dismissed3 July 2025· other3358595
    Block B, Saxmundham Library, Saxmundham Hub Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AL
  33. Dismissed2 July 2025· householder3363317
    Weardale, Mill Piece, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0HQ

    erection of Decorative Boundary Fencing, Brick Piers and Timber & Metal Gates with Lavandula Hedging in front

  34. Allowed2 July 2025· major3359404
    Land at Street Farm, Witnesham, Suffolk, IP6 9HG

    Residential Development for 20 no. Dwellings

  35. Dismissed26 June 2025· minor3348513
    Foxburrow Farm, Waldringfield Road, Brightwell, Suffolk, IP10 0BZ

    ‘Change of use of land for the storage of containers (associated with Port of Felixstowe), including erection of associated fencing ’

  36. Allowed26 June 2025· ldc3330147
    Houseboat Constancie, New Quay Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 1BJ

    Use of garden land ancillary to a residential houseboat, known as Constancie

  37. Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3358949
    Toad Hall Farm, Old Felixstowe Road , Ipswich , Suffolk , IP10 0DE

    the conversion of existing barn and stables to a single dwelling. Siting as existing

  38. Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3355364
    Land East of Peach House, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BB

    erection of single storey dwelling

  39. Dismissed16 June 2025· minor3354829
    20 Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, Leiston, IP16 4NJ

    proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no residential dwellings

  40. Dismissed13 June 2025· major3357436
    The Forge, Woodbridge Road, Bredfield, IP13 6AE

    demolition of the existing commercial buildings on site and the erection of 7no dwellings and 14no commercial units

  41. Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3354619
    Land South of Sandy Lane , Iken, Sandy, Suffolk , IP12 2HE

    change of use from agricultural land to dog walking and exercising facility

  42. Notice upheld11 June 2025· enforcement3343189
    12 Holland Road, Felixstowe , Suffolk, IP11 2BA

    Without the planning permission the erection of a ground floor rear extension and air conditioning unit (“the Unauthorised Development”) shown edged in blue on the attached photographs in Appendix A

  43. Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3355464
    6 Green Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7RP

    proposed dwelling, parking and amenity space

  44. Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3353876
    Land Adj 16 Ipswich Road, Newbourne, IP12 4NS

    outline application for erection of dwelling (all matters reserved)

  45. Allowed30 May 2025· major3352886
    Land at Keightley Way, Tuddenham, IP6 9BJ

    residential development for 25no. new dwellings

  46. Dismissed29 May 2025· other3360133
    124, Bevan Street East, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2AQ

    installation of external security roller shutters to shop fronts

  47. Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3360082
    Land Adjoining 83 , Colville Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RD

    the erection of single storey dwelling and all associated works

  48. Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3343714
    7 Holly Grange Road, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7RR

    Re-site proposed dwelling as approved (DC/22/0182/FUL – granted 16/06/2022) and retrospective approval for siting of cabin and shepherds hut

  49. Allowed12 May 2025· minor3332943
    Land And Buildings At Kiln Farm, Kiln Farm Chimers Lane, Woodbridge , Suffolk , IP13 7QF

    the ‘renovation of the existing barn and stable wing into a 2 storey, 3 bed dwelling’

  50. Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3349640
    32 Jermyns Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6QB

    construction of new single storey dwelling and four new parking spaces on land adjacent to No. 32 Jermyn's Road, Reydon

  51. Allowed25 April 2025· minor3350515
    95 - 98 High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XW

    new aluminium doors to replace unsecure and damaged timber doors

  52. Dismissed14 April 2025· minor3342873
    The Queen, The Street, Brandeston, Woodbridge, IP13 7AD

    change of use of public house (sui generis) to 1 no. dwelling

  53. Invalid11 April 2025· minor3356163
    Freedom Farm, The Gull, Dallinghoo, Suffolk, IP13 0LR

    the construction of a new Stockmans Cottage. Single storey, three bed, single storey dwelling, accessed by new gravel drive to side of field, currently a track used by tractors. To be an ‘eco’ home, with a low carbon footprint

  54. Allowed11 April 2025· minor3347785
    Land Between the River Ore and Station Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EZ

    proposed oak framed dwelling and cartlodge garage

  55. Dismissed8 April 2025· minor3350413
    Agricultural Land Between B1121 and River Fromus, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EN

    the change of use from agricultural land to dog walking/exercise facility

  56. Dismissed2 April 2025· minor3350420
    Land Rear of 73, 75 and 77 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0TA

    the erection of a chalet bungalow

  57. Dismissed28 March 2025· householder3350692
    49 Westland Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AD

    a front extension and internal alterations to suit

  58. Dismissed28 March 2025· commercial3348693
    Store It Right, 233 Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UL

    a new single LED illuminated 48-sheet advertisement display, measuring 6.4m wide x 3.4m high and comprising pressed metal frame containing a sealed digital screen

  59. Dismissed26 March 2025· householder3352393
    Bligh Manor, The Ferry, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9RZ

    replace roof of the main part of the building with a mansard roof, change second floor internal layout, replace the two second floor balconies with a single terrace

  60. Allowed25 March 2025· minor3345482
    32 The Thorougfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AQ

    Demolition of existing dwelling and associated garage structure and erection of replacement dwelling without compliance with conditions 2, 8 and 12 of planning permission DC/20/2417/FUL

  61. Dismissed24 March 2025· ldc3332250
    Foresters Hall, 6 Albert Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EQ

    described as the use of the entire property as a primary residence and family home

  62. Dismissed14 March 2025· minor3351300
    Land at Woodbridge Road, Debach, IP13 6BU

    Two bungalows

  63. Dismissed14 March 2025· minor3345766
    Waldringfield Golf Club, The Clubhouse, Newbourne Road, Waldringfield Heath, Suffolk, IP12 4PT

    change of use of part land of former golf clubhouse to form car sales area & detached portakabin

  64. Dismissed6 March 2025· householder3350234
    39A Cordys Lane, Trimley St. Mary, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0UD

    detached garage and store above with external staircase

  65. Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3355937
    6 Holly Road, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1HX

    Proposed alterations, single storey rear/side extension plus outbuilding

  66. Allowed5 March 2025· minor3348308
    Land Adjacent Orwell Park Gardens, Church Road, Nacton, Suffolk, IP10 0ES

    a change of use from agricultural land to F1 for use by community interest company P.L.O.T

  67. Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3345328
    Land At The New Stables, Daphne Road, Orford, IP2 2NH

    the erection of new dwelling, relocation of existing private stables within site

  68. Dismissed26 February 2025· minor3346196
    Doctors Meadow Barn, Walpole Road, Bramfield , Halesworth , East Suffolk , IP19 9AB

    the conversion of Doctors Meadow Barn to provide a single storey dwelling with a domestic curtilage area and landscape enhancements

  69. Allowed24 February 2025· householder3357651
    30 High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JW

    erection of cart lodge and extension of driveway

  70. Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3344468
    Watermill House, Mill Lane, Kettleburgh, Suffolk, IP13 7JS

    conversion of existing ancillary residential building to form a 2 bedroom self contained dwelling with associated amenity, parking and ev charging provision

  71. Dismissed11 February 2025· minor3344009
    Land Adjacent Chequers Public House, Easton Road, Kettleburgh, IP13 7JT

    construction of one x 2 bedroom and two x 3 bedroom bungalows with garages and associated boundary treatments, landscaping and EV charging points for the occupation of people aged 55 and over

  72. Dismissed6 February 2025· minor3346965
    Land Adjoining 3 Winston Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9PA

    erection of single storey dwelling and all associated works

  73. Dismissed3 February 2025· minor3347856
    Snape Motor Co, Church Road, Snape, Saxmundham, IP17 1QE

    enclosed workshop extension, to be used for light repairs to vehicles without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/23/0458/FUL, dated 17 October 2023

  74. Allowed23 January 2025· minor3350645
    17 California, Woodbridge, IP12 4DE

    erection of a new single storey dwelling on land to the rear of the existing property

  75. Allowed23 January 2025· householder3347634
    3 Bridge Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6RR

    single storey side and rear flat roofed extension. Rear first floor pitched roof extension

  76. Dismissed21 January 2025· minor3343685
    50 Wash Lane, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7QY

    construction of dwelling and materials

  77. Dismissed10 January 2025· minor3330089
    Land to the South of Ipswich Road, Brightwell, Ipswich, IP10 0BJ

    change of use of land for siting of 31 no. static units and 12 touring pitches and ancillary facilities - re-submission DC/20/5102/FUL

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