Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club Ferry Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9RY

Awaiting decision DC/26/0655/DRC
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
IP11 9RY

Description

Discharge of condition Nos. 4 and 40 of DC/24/0400/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 2 and the details to discharge Condition 19 of DC/22/0361/VOC (Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/19/5049/FUL - Redevelopment of site to provide new clubhouse and new public facilities to include cafe, putting green, toilets and viewing platform, improved access, parking, 5 detached dwellings and associated landscaping, relocation of existing watch tower - existing clubhouse and pro-shop buildings to be demolished - Since planning consent was granted a full design team has been instructed and during the progression of the detailed design (including structural design), some design changes have been implemented to improve the buildability of the proposed dwellings and the clubhouse, include the aligning of structural elements. The clubhouse has now been amended to single storey, with a minimal increase in footprint and a reduction in floor level, whilst the essence of the design has been retained. Other minor fenestration/glazing revisions have also been proposed. - existing clubhouse and pro-shop buildings to be demolished - Since planning consent was granted a full design team has been instructed and during the progression of the detailed design ...end of text...For further information contact local authority - 4 Construction of the roof details - 40 Bat license

5/10
Planning Authority Score
#138 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

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%).

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