Bank Cottages North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AP Data via plota.co.uk

DC/25/3842/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Removal existing outbuildings established on the site 203 m2. Construct new detached residential dwelling comprising 245 m2 positioned across footprint of existing outbuildings. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
6 Jan 2026
✗
Refused
9 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Documents 31

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officer / Committee Report Officer / Committee Report · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF REFUSE - FULL APPLICATION Decision Notice · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 8

PDF ESC ECOLOGY Consultee Comment · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SCC LEAD LOCAL FLOOD AUTHORITY Consultee Comment · 27 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT Supporting Documents · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF LAND CONTAMINATION QUESTIONNAIRE Supporting Documents · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF DRAINAGE & WATER SEARCH Supporting Documents · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL REPORT Supporting Documents · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF THE STATUTORY BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN Biodiversity Net Gain · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF LAND CONTAMINATION QUESTIONNAIRE Supporting Documents · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 4

PDF J2538.EPSP2 EXISTING & PROPOSED SITE PLANS Drawing · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF J2538.POD2 POSITION OF NEW DWELLING Drawing · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF J2538.PPE2 PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS & ELEVATIONS Drawing · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN Site Plan · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 6 Jan 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 8

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Consultee Comment · 6 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF KERSEY Public Comment · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SAXMUNDHAM TOWN COUNCIL Consultee Comment · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF WATER MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE Consultee Comment · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SCC FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Consultee Comment · 23 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF ESC LANDSCAPE Consultee Comment · 20 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SCC HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT Consultee Comment · 16 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SCC PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY Consultee Comment · 12 Jan 2026 View ↗

Other documents 8

PDF GROUNDSURE AVISTA Supporting Documents · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 7 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 6 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 5 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 4 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 3 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 2 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF OUTBUILDING 1 PHOTO Photographs · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Council
East Suffolk
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
IP17 1AP
Received
6 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Jan 2026
Ward
Saxmundham
Parish
Saxmundham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Mar 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
9 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Hannatt Building Services

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Car Parking Area Of Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk
1no. Yew (in the carpark of Fairfield Place) - Prune all branches back to the boundary li…
DC/25/2362/TCA
2025 Approved
Car Parking Area Of Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk
1no. Yew (in the carpark of Fairfield Place) - Prune all branches back to the boundary li…
DC/25/2362/TCA
2025
Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk
1no. Yew (T1 on plan) - Reduce height and radial spread by 1-2 metres
DC/25/2836/TCA
2025
Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk
1no. Yew (T1 on plan) - Reduce height and radial spread by 1-2 metres
DC/25/2836/TCA
2024 Approved
Mansfield House 6 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AY
1no. Beech (T1 on plan) - Crown lift to 4 metres above ground level 1no. Copper Beech (T2…
DC/24/3243/TCA
2024 Approved
Mansfield House 6 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AY
1no. Beech (T1 on plan) - Crown lift to 4 metres above ground level 1no. Copper Beech (T2…
DC/24/3243/TCA
2024 Approved
10 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH
1no. Lime (marked on plan) - Crown raise to 2.5 metres above ground
DC/24/2801/TCA
2024 Approved
10 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH
1no. Lime (marked on plan) - Crown raise to 2.5 metres above ground
DC/24/2801/TCA
2024 Approved
11 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH
1no. Group of Lime (marked green on plan) - Crown raise/remove epicormic growth to a heig…
DC/24/2800/TCA
2024 Approved
11 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH
1no. Group of Lime (marked green on plan) - Crown raise/remove epicormic growth to a heig…
DC/24/2800/TCA
2024 Approved
Mansfield House 6 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AY
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to include reconfiguring of internal room…
DC/24/1685/LBC
2024 Approved
Mansfield House 6 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AY
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to include reconfiguring of internal room…
DC/24/1685/LBC
2024 Approved
9 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AS
1no. Eucalyptus (T1 on plan) - Fell
DC/24/1889/TCA
2024 Approved
9 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AS
1no. Eucalyptus (T1 on plan) - Fell
DC/24/1889/TCA
2023 Approved
Mansfield House 6 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AY
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to including reconfiguring of internal roo…
DC/23/3748/LBC
2023 Approved
Mansfield House 6 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AY
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to including reconfiguring of internal roo…
DC/23/3748/LBC
2023 Approved
Treetops 8 Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AX
1no. Group of Cypress (T1 on plan) - Reduce in height by 3 metres
DC/23/3720/TCA
2023 Approved
Treetops 8 Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AX
1no. Group of Cypress (T1 on plan) - Reduce in height by 3 metres
DC/23/3720/TCA
2022
11 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH
1no. Group of Limes (green circle on plan) - Re-pollard, 2.5m above ground
DC/22/2683/TCA
2022
11 Fairfield Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1FH
1no. Group of Limes (green circle on plan) - Re-pollard, 2.5m above ground
DC/22/2683/TCA
2017 Approved
Beech House 5 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AP
Repairs to and around damaged doorcase on street elevation.
DC/17/2549/LBC
2017 Approved
Beech House 5 North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AP
Repairs to and around damaged doorcase on street elevation.
DC/17/2549/LBC
2017 Approved
Yew Trees Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AX
Trees in front gardenT1 Leylandii conifer 40% reductionT2 Yew, reduce height to match adj…
DC/17/3086/TCA
2017 Approved
Yew Trees Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AX
Trees in front gardenT1 Leylandii conifer 40% reductionT2 Yew, reduce height to match adj…
DC/17/3086/TCA
2016 Approved
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings