2 Back Hills Cottages Back Hills Botesdale IP22 1DW Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/00129 - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Approved

Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the existing roof of the dwelling and to install 1no air source heat pump (ASHP) within the curtilage of the property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jan 2026
Validated
19 Jan 2026
Consultation
21 Jan 2026
Approved
10 Feb 2026

Approved on 10 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
Postcode
IP22 1DW
Received
14 Jan 2026
Validated
19 Jan 2026
Ward
Rickinghall
Parish
Botesdale
Case officer
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Target decision
16 Mar 2026
Decision
Was Lawful
Decision date
10 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14616568
Consultation
21 Jan 2026
Comments by
11 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Babergh Mid Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#52 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Babergh Mid Suffolk is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Babergh Mid Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #146 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #95 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #64 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #95 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
169 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
33 decided
904
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025