The Briars 29 Cotmer Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9PN Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/1444/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Retrospective Application - Replacement shed, including new fence Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 May 2026
Refused
22 Jun 2026
Appeal
Appeal lodged

Refused on 22 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NR33 9PN
Received
13 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Carlton And Whitton
Parish
Oulton Broad
Case officer
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Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
22 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Ian Garrett Building Design Ltd

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
East Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#129 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Suffolk ranks #183 out of 296 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, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #81 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #76 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #183 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #162 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
212 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
139 decided
1,965
Total decisions
158 refused in the year to March 2026