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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.
- Allowed17 December 2025· minor3372445Bramble 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
- Allowed12 December 2025· householder3364844The 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
- Dismissed10 December 2025· householder337552580 Cotmer Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9PP
new detached triple garage with hobby room over
- Dismissed5 December 2025· minor3366250Parcel 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
- Dismissed4 December 2025· minor33692432 Clare Avenue, Woodbridge, IP12 4ES
erection of self-build detached bungalow
- Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3370568Land Adjacent Waterworks Cottages, Bodmin Close, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1AX
construction of detached chalet bungalow
- Dismissed26 November 2025· householder33709332 Smiths Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8QN
roof replacement, roof conversion and dormer
- Allowed26 November 2025· minor3358090Timber 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 ”
- Allowed13 November 2025· householder3371948Pike Cottage, The Street, Letheringham, Suffolk, IP13 7QZ
Remove existing shed and erect two bay cart lodge and store with increased eaves and ridge height
- Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3370762Land 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’
- Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3365102Barsham 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
- Dismissed31 October 2025· minor3360615Lowestoft 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
- Quashed On Legal Grounds30 October 2025· enforcement3331692Part 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”)
- Dismissed16 October 2025· householder3372685Swiss 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.’
- Dismissed16 October 2025· householder336826913 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’
- Dismissed10 October 2025· minor3366924Holly Tree Farmhouse, Bell Green, Cratfield, Halesworth, IP19 0DN
erection of agricultural storage building and all associated works
- Notice upheld2 October 2025· enforcement32971166 Upper Olland Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BG
Retention of unauthorised metal roller shutter, surface mounted box and advertisements to a listed building
- Appeal Withdrawn25 September 2025· major3357812Land at 155 The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 1DG
- Notice upheld25 September 2025· enforcement331401911 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
- Unknown22 September 2025· enforcement334228488 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR
- Notice upheld22 September 2025· enforcement334228388 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”)
- Dismissed26 August 2025· minor3358818Land Between 15 and 17, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BW
construction of 5 two storey dwellings. Formation of vehicular access, associated landscaping
- Notice varied and upheld26 August 2025· enforcement3312353Land 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 ”
- Allowed14 August 2025· householder336335214 Howards Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2XN
Erection of a 1.8 metre high close board fence
- Dismissed6 August 2025· minor3359223Land At Tunstall Common, The Common, Tunstall, Suffolk, IP12 3PX
outline planning application for up to two dwellings and access with all other matters reserved
- Dismissed6 August 2025· ldc3332720Hare 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).’
- Dismissed5 August 2025· minor3359658Northgreen 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
- Dismissed4 August 2025· minor3354090The Old Vicarage, Low Street, Brandeston, Ipswich, IP147AN
Change of use from residential (C3) to a sui-generis holiday let
- Dismissed21 July 2025· minor3362095Land Situated Between 10 and 11 Mill Lane, Barnby, Suffolk, NR34 7PX
for a two-bedroom dwelling, in style of a traditional cart shed
- Dismissed18 July 2025· minor3356679Larks 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
- Notice upheld9 July 2025· enforcement3328402Land 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
- Dismissed3 July 2025· other3358595Block B, Saxmundham Library, Saxmundham Hub Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AL
- Dismissed2 July 2025· householder3363317Weardale, Mill Piece, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0HQ
erection of Decorative Boundary Fencing, Brick Piers and Timber & Metal Gates with Lavandula Hedging in front
- Allowed2 July 2025· major3359404Land at Street Farm, Witnesham, Suffolk, IP6 9HG
Residential Development for 20 no. Dwellings
- Dismissed26 June 2025· minor3348513Foxburrow 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 ’
- Allowed26 June 2025· ldc3330147Houseboat Constancie, New Quay Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 1BJ
Use of garden land ancillary to a residential houseboat, known as Constancie
- Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3358949Toad Hall Farm, Old Felixstowe Road , Ipswich , Suffolk , IP10 0DE
the conversion of existing barn and stables to a single dwelling. Siting as existing
- Dismissed20 June 2025· minor3355364Land East of Peach House, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BB
erection of single storey dwelling
- Dismissed16 June 2025· minor335482920 Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, Leiston, IP16 4NJ
proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no residential dwellings
- Dismissed13 June 2025· major3357436The Forge, Woodbridge Road, Bredfield, IP13 6AE
demolition of the existing commercial buildings on site and the erection of 7no dwellings and 14no commercial units
- Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3354619Land South of Sandy Lane , Iken, Sandy, Suffolk , IP12 2HE
change of use from agricultural land to dog walking and exercising facility
- Notice upheld11 June 2025· enforcement334318912 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
- Dismissed6 June 2025· minor33554646 Green Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7RP
proposed dwelling, parking and amenity space
- Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3353876Land Adj 16 Ipswich Road, Newbourne, IP12 4NS
outline application for erection of dwelling (all matters reserved)
- Allowed30 May 2025· major3352886Land at Keightley Way, Tuddenham, IP6 9BJ
residential development for 25no. new dwellings
- Dismissed29 May 2025· other3360133124, Bevan Street East, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2AQ
installation of external security roller shutters to shop fronts
- Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3360082Land Adjoining 83 , Colville Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RD
the erection of single storey dwelling and all associated works
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor33437147 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
- Allowed12 May 2025· minor3332943Land 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’
- Dismissed30 April 2025· minor334964032 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
- Allowed25 April 2025· minor335051595 - 98 High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XW
new aluminium doors to replace unsecure and damaged timber doors
- Dismissed14 April 2025· minor3342873The Queen, The Street, Brandeston, Woodbridge, IP13 7AD
change of use of public house (sui generis) to 1 no. dwelling
- Invalid11 April 2025· minor3356163Freedom 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
- Allowed11 April 2025· minor3347785Land Between the River Ore and Station Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EZ
proposed oak framed dwelling and cartlodge garage
- Dismissed8 April 2025· minor3350413Agricultural Land Between B1121 and River Fromus, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EN
the change of use from agricultural land to dog walking/exercise facility
- Dismissed2 April 2025· minor3350420Land Rear of 73, 75 and 77 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0TA
the erection of a chalet bungalow
- Dismissed28 March 2025· householder335069249 Westland Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AD
a front extension and internal alterations to suit
- Dismissed28 March 2025· commercial3348693Store 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
- Dismissed26 March 2025· householder3352393Bligh 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
- Allowed25 March 2025· minor334548232 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
- Dismissed24 March 2025· ldc3332250Foresters Hall, 6 Albert Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EQ
described as the use of the entire property as a primary residence and family home
- Dismissed14 March 2025· minor3351300Land at Woodbridge Road, Debach, IP13 6BU
Two bungalows
- Dismissed14 March 2025· minor3345766Waldringfield 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
- Dismissed6 March 2025· householder335023439A Cordys Lane, Trimley St. Mary, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0UD
detached garage and store above with external staircase
- Dismissed5 March 2025· householder33559376 Holly Road, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1HX
Proposed alterations, single storey rear/side extension plus outbuilding
- Allowed5 March 2025· minor3348308Land 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
- Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3345328Land At The New Stables, Daphne Road, Orford, IP2 2NH
the erection of new dwelling, relocation of existing private stables within site
- Dismissed26 February 2025· minor3346196Doctors 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
- Allowed24 February 2025· householder335765130 High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JW
erection of cart lodge and extension of driveway
- Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3344468Watermill 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
- Dismissed11 February 2025· minor3344009Land 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
- Dismissed6 February 2025· minor3346965Land Adjoining 3 Winston Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9PA
erection of single storey dwelling and all associated works
- Dismissed3 February 2025· minor3347856Snape 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
- Allowed23 January 2025· minor335064517 California, Woodbridge, IP12 4DE
erection of a new single storey dwelling on land to the rear of the existing property
- Allowed23 January 2025· householder33476343 Bridge Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6RR
single storey side and rear flat roofed extension. Rear first floor pitched roof extension
- Dismissed21 January 2025· minor334368550 Wash Lane, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7QY
construction of dwelling and materials
- Dismissed10 January 2025· minor3330089Land 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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