Sotherton Hall Kings Lane Sotherton Suffolk NR34 8AF Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/0217/VOC - Variation of Conditions Approved

Proposal

Variation of Condition Nos, 6, 14 and 15 of DC/20/3181/FUL - Conversion of listed barn into 3no. Dwelling Houses - To allow commencement of development without the need for Bat Licence and a Phase 2 Contamination Survey. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Jan 2026
Approved
9 Mar 2026

Approved on 9 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Variation of Conditions
Postcode
NR34 8AF
Received
20 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Ward
Halesworth And Blything
Parish
Sotherton
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Mar 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
9 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Hollins Architects & Surveyors

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
East Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#129 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Suffolk ranks #183 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #81 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #76 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #183 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #162 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
212 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
139 decided
1,965
Total decisions
158 refused in the year to March 2026