Lorne Cottages The Green Walberswick Suffolk IP18 6TP Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/1653/CLP - Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) Approved

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - The formation of door and window openings within the rear wall of the original dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 May 2026
Approved
26 Jun 2026

Approved on 26 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
Postcode
IP18 6TP
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
Southwold
Parish
Walberswick
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
26 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Andrew Hughes Architects

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
East Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#143 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Suffolk ranks #195 out of 292 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, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #78 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #73 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #195 of 292
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #169 of 292
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