Workshop Adjacent Rams Rest School Lane Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4RS

Awaiting decision DC/26/0729/CLE
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
IP12 4RS

Description

Certificate of Lawful use (Existing) - Use of building and land for car maintenance and repairs

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