Dunwich Bay House Stocks Lane Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UJ

Awaiting decision DC/26/1581/FUL
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
IP18 6UJ

Description

The proposed development summary: - Ground floor extension to rear, 1st floor terrace with relocated balcony on 2nd floor - Ground floor extension to side which replaces existing lean-to extension - Internal reconfiguration - Replacement of bay window to side elevation, reducing in size on the first floor - Ground floor extension relocating balcony to the eastern elevation - Increase in ridge height to accommodate additional floor - Replacement windows, new cladding and roof materials - Installation of solar PV panels, battery storage and air source heat pump

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