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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2019. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 67,049 planning applications from the planning register of East Suffolk, read in full from 2019 to 5 November 2026. Of the 57,491 approved or refused, 92% were approved. In the last twelve months 2 were approved or refused, 100% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 11 November 2026.
67,049
applications held
92%
of those approved or refused, approved
2
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 100% approved
573
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 2,439 | 1,417 | 89 | 70 | 94% |
| 2025 | 3,587 | 2,565 | 178 | 129 | 94% |
| 2024 | 3,305 | 2,457 | 173 | 136 | 93% |
| 2023 | 3,264 | 2,458 | 200 | 165 | 92% |
| 2022 | 3,962 | 3,058 | 183 | 218 | 94% |
| 2021 | 3,838 | 3,059 | 226 | 209 | 93% |
| 2020 | 2,346 | 1,796 | 206 | 136 | 90% |
| 2019 | 3,703 | 2,728 | 357 | 230 | 88% |
85% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for East Suffolk.
Newest applications in East Suffolk
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3841/FUL
The Old Paint Shop The Street Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9DP
Change of use of an existing redundant shop (closed for 22 years) which forms part of the existing dwelling, and erection of a single-storey rear extension to the dwelling, replacing later additions.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3882/TPO
57 Wangford Road Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6QA
Proposal: TPO/121/2022 - T6 1no. Beech (marked on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by up to 0.5m, Thin crown by 10%, remove dead, damaged and broken branches. selective pruning of crossing and rubbing branches.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3894/FUL
52 Corton Long Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5HB
Side extension to create garage. Render house and garage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3892/TCA
Fernbank 7 St Georges Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YQ
1no. Ornamental Conifer (marked on submitted plan) - Fell
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3906/TCA
Heronsgate Station Road Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1PX
2no. Silver Birch (marked 1 & 2 on plan) - Fell 2no. False Acacia (marked 3 & 4 on plan) - Fell
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3893/TCA
Staithe House 44 Northgate Beccles Suffolk NR34 9AU
1no. Eucalyptus (marked on submitted plan) - Fell
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DC/26/3912/TCA
Wangford Allotments Off Millfields Wangford Beccles Suffolk
1no. Sycamore (marked on submitted aerial photo) - Fell
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3660/LBC
9 Church Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9BH
Listed Building Consent - Erection of a replacement boundary fence
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3830/FUL
6 Chapel View Chapel Road Mutford Beccles Suffolk NR34 7UU
Detached Garage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3879/FUL
90 High Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1XN
Retain and refurbish the existing shop. Convert the first floor, formerly offices, to a 2-bedroom, 4-person self-contained flat. Convert the 2nd floor, formerly storage, to a 2-bedroom, 3-person self-contained flat.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3883/AME
Wickham Market Health Centre Chapel Lane Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SB
Non Material Amendment to DC/26/1839/FUL - Single storey extension and alterations - Amendment to footpath arrangement
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3887/TPO
10 Corton Long Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5HA
TPO/140/2022 - T9 1no. Oak (marked with red circle on submitted plan) - Fell
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3675/FUL
Village Rise Weston Road Lowestoft Suffolk
Single storey rear extension to Village Rise Pharmacy
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3899/CON
Easton Broad Outfall Easton Bavents Reydon Suffolk
Consulation - Proposed Decommissioning Works at Easton Broad Outfall
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3885/VLA
Land South Of Darsham Station Main Road Darsham Suffolk
Variation of Legal Agreement - DC/21/4006/OUT - Primary School Transport Contribution, Affordable Housing Obligations, Mix, and Connections
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/3881/CON
Poppel Paddocks Church Avenue Oulton Suffolk
Consultation - Retention of a stable block and 2 no. storage containers and proposed cladding to all 3 structures.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3842/FUL
Thyme Cottage Mill Lane Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HW
Replacing existing summer house with a new garden studio, without increasing hard standing.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3864/DRC
Green Valley Farm Ubbeston Green Ubbeston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0HB
Discharge of Condition Nos. 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, and 11 of DC/26/0331/FUL - Conversion of 2no. agricultural barns to residential accommodation. Demolition of low-quality later addition to curtilage listed barn. Addition of covered storm porch to the listed dwelling. Erection of a garden store, housing a dedicated bat loft and associated landscaping scheme, including swimming pool - 3: Material Schedule, Material Palette, The Original Conservation Rooflight Product Overview, 4: Historic Building Recording, 7: 102664 Green Valley Farm Ubbeston, 9: Fire Hydrant Location Plan, 10: Historic Building Recording, 11: Historic Building Recording
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3862/CLP
14 Chaucer Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7RS
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Erection of a detached single-storey outbuilding (garden studio) in the rear garden of the dwelling house to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3874/DRC
Green Valley Farm Ubbeston Green Ubbeston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0HB
Discharge of Condition Nos. 3 and 4 of DC/26/0332/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Conversion of 2no. former agricultural barns to residential use (gym and bar / games area). Demolition of low-quality later addition to curtilage listed barn. Addition of covered storm porch to the listed dwelling. Erection of a garden store, housing a dedicated bat loft and associated landscaping scheme, including swimming pool - 3: Material Schedule, Material Palette, The Original Conservation Rooflight Product Overview, 4: Historic Building Recording.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3872/AME
51 The Street Brandeston Suffolk IP13 7AA
Non Material Amendment of DC/23/4590/FUL - Construction of new 2 bedroom one and a half storey dwelling - Revise roof design
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3868/CON
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Consultation - Application to part discharge Condition 20 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) and condition 26 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of Outline Planning Permission IP/16/00608/OUT in relation to Phase 4b (Part of Phase 5 of the approved Phasing Strategy under IP/23/00904/CON).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/3869/EIA
Proposed Reservoir Haddon Approach Sutton Suffolk
Request for EIA screening prior to Agricultural Prior Approval application - Proposed winter storage irrigation reservoir (Sutton Hoo No. 3)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3388/LBC
Rose Cottage Quay Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2NU
Listed Building Consent - Repairs to stone wall and replacement gate. Refurbishment of entrance metal gate, new railings and brick plinth to front wall.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3553/FUL
49 Ranelagh Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7HA
Rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3577/FUL
A14 Site Access Junction To Orwell Logistics Park A14 Nacton East Bound Nacton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0DD
Upgrade of existing site access to A14 trunk road including extension and widening of merge lane along with landscaping and associated works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3655/TPO
4 Mere Gardens Rushmere St Andrew Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5HU
W1 of TPO No. 100 / 1997 1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Crown lift to 5 metres above ground 1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Crown lift and reduce lateral limbs by up to 4 metres over patio area and from gable end 1no. Ash (T3 on plan) - Reduce lateral limbs to yellow line on submitted photograph 2no. Tree of heaven (T4 and T5) - Fell
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3731/FUL
High House Grundisburgh Road Hasketon Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6HX
Conversion of stables to create self contained 1 bed holiday let with parking and patio area.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3759/FUL
Rose Cottage Quay Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2NU
Boundary wall repairs. New low plinth wall and railings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3756/FUL
Abbeyfield House 53 Orwell Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7NZ
Selected replacement windows and doors to flats 1, 3 & 5
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3742/FUL
18 The Uplands Beccles Suffolk NR34 7EJ
Construction of single storey front extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3780/FUL
52 London Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7PW
Extension to existing vehicular access.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3768/FUL
Kelsale Place Cottage Main Road Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2RD
To return the property to its historic 2 cottages with internal alterations and extension to smaller north cottage to make it more suitable for modern use. With new access drive to the public highway
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3858/FUL
102 St Peters Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1QE
Retrospective Application - Siting an InPost Parcel Locker
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3854/FUL
Land At Sibton Estate Yoxford Road Sibton Yoxford Suffolk IP17 2LZ
Construction of a boathouse style structure and associated facilities to provide leisure, recreation, wellness or dining together with hot tub, lakeside terrace, access, parking/turning, landscaping and associated works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3851/CON
Lay-by On A12 Land At Frostenden Hall London Road Frostenden Suffolk NR34 7HS
Consultation - Installation of a permanent 10kVA back-up power generator with associated fuel apparatus and ancillary works thereto.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3845/CLP
49 Central Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DD
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Change of Use from Use Class C3 to Use Class C4 (Small HMO)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3843/TPO
9 Brownlow Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7EX
1no. Copper beech (T1 on plan) - Reduce the crown by 2 metres and shorten lateral branches to balance by up to 3 metres 1no. Lime (2T on plan) - Reduce the crown up to 3 metres and shorten lateral branches by 2.5 metres
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3848/DRC
Ivy Farmhouse London Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9YU
Discharge of Condition Nos. 5, 8, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 21 of DC/26/1824/FUL - Full Planning application for the development of No. 6 homes, following the demolition of the existing home, and the creation of a new vehicular access, and associated landscaping and infrastructure - 5 (Biodiversity Lighting Strategy); 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme); 15 (New Vehicular Access); 16 (New Footway Details); 17 (New Access Surfacing); 19 (Cycle Storage Details); and 21 (Surface Water Drainage).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DC/26/3860/LBC
Glemham Hall Main Road Little Glemham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0BT
Listed Building Consent - The removal and renewal of areas of defective basement ceiling at the northern end of the east range and the eastern end of the main east/west range.
The council’s page
Latest decisions in East Suffolk
- Not requireddecided 29 October 2026DC/26/3455/PDN
Rock Barracks Otley Road Sutton Heath Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3LU
Permitted Development Notification - Upgrade the existing infrastructure and the site and improve resilience of utility and power connections to the site; Enhance the existing parking arrangements by formalising some of the existing parking, improving internal access arrangements, and ensuring compliance with counter terrorism measures related to set back distanced from vehicle borne risks; and Undertake minor works to improve the efficiency of the current operations.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 28 October 2026DC/26/3190/PNH
196 Kirkley Run Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0NN
Prior Notification (Larger Home Extension) - Single Storey Rear Extension with Flat Roof and Skylight coming out 4500mm from the back wall, 3800mm across, Maximum Roof Height 2990mm, overall Roof Height 3240mm including the skylight to form a dining room
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026DC/26/2714/P3Q
Orchard Farm New Road Barnby Suffolk
Prior Notification - Agricultural Building to Single Dwelling. Redundant Farm Feed Store.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 21 October 2026DC/26/3349/AGO
Carlton House Farm Castle Farm Castle Road Mettingham Bungay Suffolk NR35 1TH
Prior Notification - Agricultural - Work at this site will focus on increasing floodplain connection and slowing the conveyance of water through the site by excavating a shallow meandering channel through the meadow for high flows.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 15 October 2026DC/26/3116/PNH
2 Woodbridge Road Debach Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6BY
Prior Notification (Householder) - Demolition of an existing single-storey conservatory, 3.2 metres wide with a 2.5 metres projection, and installation of a new single-storey conservatory, 3.2 metres wide with a 4.1 metres projection, to the rear of a semi-detached house.
The council’s page - Split decisiondecided 14 October 2026DC/25/1592/DRC
Corner Bungalow North Green Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2RN
Discharge of Condition No's 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of DC/24/1615/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 2, 9,10,11 and 12 of Planning Permission DC/22/4745/FUL - Replacement dwelling plus outbuilding and extension to residential curtilage. - 2. Amend the approved drawings to 4528-52A, 57A and 58A. - 9. EVCP - Amend to reflect the relevant new drawing 4528-57A. - 10. Cycle storage - Amend to As shown on drawing 4528-57A. - 11. Bin storage & presentation - Amend to as shown on drawing 4528-57A .- 12. Amend to read 'Development must be undertaken in accordance with the submitted Construction Management Strategy'- Materials & Finishes / On-Site Parking Details / Cycle Storage Details / Bin Storage Details / Site Investigation Report / Remedial Method Statement / Validation Report
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 13 October 2026DC/26/2076/P3MA
33 Hamilton Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7BA
Prior Notification - Change of Use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) - The prior bank building is to be converted into 4 residential apartments
The council’s page - Approveddecided 15 May 2026DC/18/2775/ARM
Land South And East Of Adastral Park Martlesham Heath Martlesham Suffolk
Approval of reserved matters - green infrastructure comprising the detail of the following elements: main green infrastructure - SANG; SANG valley corridor; SANG links to southern boundary; allotments and community orchards to area 5b - on DC/20/1234/VOC.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 February 2023DC/20/1813/DRC
Studio Flat 39-41 Thoroughfare Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1AH
Discharge of Condition Nos. 7, 9, 10 and 13-17 of DC/19/3788/FUL - Demolition of disused outbuilding & the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings - Landscape Details, Detailed Construction Management Plan, Details of the areas to be provided for the secure cycle storage and contaminated land details
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 23 December 2022DC/20/0902/OUT
Suffolk Constabulary Force Headquarters Portal Avenue Martlesham Heath Martlesham Suffolk IP5 3QS
Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Demolition and removal of all necessary existing buildings and structures to enable the residential development for up to 300no. new dwellings, with access from Portal Avenue, associated open space and landscaping, drainage and infrastructure.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 17 August 2022DC/19/3916/OUT
Land At 155 The Street Rushmere St Andrew Suffolk
Development Comprising of 14 No. dwellings, 25 No. retirement apartments & a 75 bed care home
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 15 August 2022DC/20/0765/CLP
Glebe Farm Church Road Ellough Suffolk NR34 7TR
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Use of site for siting of 20 holiday lodges and paddock areas as shown on the submitted layout plan drawing in accordance with planning permission ref DC/14/1917/FUL as amended by DC/18/4872/VOC.
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 1 August 2022DC/21/0137/FUL
39 Colneis Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9HQ
Alterations to roof to form first floor accommodation
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 20 January 2022DC/21/0127/FUL
Aldston Mill Hill Aldringham Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP16 4PZ
Proposed front and first floor extension of existing chalet bungalow
The council’s page - Approveddecided 1 July 2021DC/21/0171/AGO
Hill Farm Orford Road Chillesford Suffolk
Prior Notification - A reworking of the banks of an existing clay pit to create clay internal banks which will be stable in the long term and retained the water that is pumped in. It is a balanced cut and fill operation with no material coming onto or leaving the site. The 50,000 m3 irrigation water storage will allow water to be pumped in during the winter months
The council’s page - Approveddecided 11 June 2021DC/21/0134/VOC
Land At Clickett Hill Road And South Of Railway Line Nicholas Road Trimley St Mary Suffolk
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/20/3298/VOC - Proposed high bay distribution unit with a footprint of c. 47,000m2, including car parking and associated infrastructure.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 May 2021DC/21/0144/FUL
14 Brook Lane Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7EG
Single storey pitched and flat roof extension to rear of house. Existing flat roofed garage extended to front.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 28 April 2021DC/21/0132/FUL
Land Adjacent 20 Emerald Close Kesgrave Suffolk IP5 2XA
Erection of dwelling
The council’s page - Approveddecided 14 April 2021DC/21/0140/FUL
Plot 8 Development Site Fullers Field Westerfield Suffolk IP6 9AX
Construction of detached dwelling with detached cart lodge building on a site with planning permission for a similar development.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 12 April 2021DC/21/0114/FUL
Potton Hall Blythburgh Road Westleton Suffolk IP17 3EF
Partial change of use of the yurt restaurant/cafe at Potton Hall in order that it may operate independently of the spa at Potton Hall.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 12 April 2021DC/21/0130/FUL
13 Elm Road Rushmere St Andrew Suffolk IP5 1AJ
Erection of detached garage (existing building to be taken down)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 April 2021DC/21/0148/VOC
Bramblewood Finneys Drift Nacton IP10 0HF
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/20/2311/FUL - Remove existing roof, replace with new roof to allow for bedrooms upstairs, knock down existing garage and replace with new garage.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 March 2021DC/21/0136/LBC
Home Farm North Green Parham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9NW
Listed Building Consent - 1. Reinstatement and adjustment of 2no. existing covered, historic windows to north-east (side) elevation. 2. Change of design to 4no. proposed new replacement windows to south-west (side) elevation. 3. Rebuilding of masonry element of lower part of existing gable wall (with timber frame above retained) to north-east elevation, due to poor condition of existing brickwork and timber plates. 4. Existing timber floor, on earth, to Drawing Room (adjacent north-east gable wall) replaced due to poor condition.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 March 2021DC/21/0143/LBC
The Folly And Castle House 53 And 54 Holton Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HQ
Listed Building Consent - Alterations and Rear Extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 March 2021DC/21/0142/FUL
The Folly And Castle House 53 And 54 Holton Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8HQ
Proposed Alterations and Rear Extension
The council’s page
From the planning register of East Suffolk, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.