Site Of Former Sole Bay House Gun Hill Southwold Suffolk

Awaiting decision DC/26/1445/VOC
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
IP18 6HF

Description

Variation of Condition 3 & 7 of DC/23/2354/VOC - (Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/23/0715/VOC- Subdivision of dwelling into two units and refurbishment, alterations and additions - revised drawings - 20.10.16 - 20.10.16.2, 20.10.17 - 20.10.17.2 and 20.10.18 - 20.10.18.2) - Materials/finishes as submitted - Woven screen

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#149 of 282

East Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #202 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

East Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #78 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #71 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #202 of 282
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #163 of 282
81%
Minor dwellings approved
211 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
149 decided
1,992
Total decisions
156 refused in 2025