The Briars 29 Cotmer Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9PN
Awaiting decision
DC/26/1444/FUL
Description
Retrospective Application - Replacement shed, including new fence
East Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#138 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
East Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #189 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #189 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
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