Hamilton Docks Hamilton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1XF

Awaiting decision DC/26/1587/AME
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
NR32 1XF

Description

Non Material Amendment of DC/23/1674/FUL - Demolition and development of warehousing and offices to store parts for off-shore renewable infrastructure - 1. Change in cladding types to the offices to a flush cladding panel rather than profile. 2. Change in colour of cladding trims from Goosewing Grey RAL 7038 to Anthracite RAL 7016. 3. Change in position and size of windows to support a revised internal layout. 4. Additional internal office and welfare accommodation. 5. The position of the eastern elevation of the building has moved 1.5 metres to the west. The parking to the front elevation has been revised to support this. 6. Introduction of revolving door to front elevation

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