37 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JX Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/0636/CLP - Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) Approved

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - a) Non structural works to inside the main property such as adding a ensuite to downstairs bedroom. Converting garage to habitable space. Connecting two new bathrooms to the existing drains. Upgrading fire protection throughout property including fire doors, grade A fire system, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, push button fire alarms. Upgrading thermal values of property where needed. Upgrading electrical board to comply with regulations working alongside building control. b) Converting detached garage into garden habitable space that includes self contained kitchenette. Ensuite and bedroom space. Upgraded thermal properties, electrical and drain supply. Without changing the look of the structure… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Approved
5 May 2026

Approved on 5 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
Postcode
IP16 4JX
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Aldeburgh And Leiston
Parish
Leiston Cum Sizewell
Case officer
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Target decision
4 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
5 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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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