The Courtyard Access Road To Rectory Cottages Elveden Thetford Suffolk IP24 3TJ

Pending Consideration DC/26/0395/VAR
Council
Date received
12 Mar 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
IP24 3TJ

Description

Planning Application - Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans), Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 5 (Drainage) of the application DC/19/0470/FUL to allow for the use of amended plans for (i) Garden centre (A1) with replacement farm shop, Restaurant/Cafe (A3) and ancillary facilities within the Elveden walled garden (ii) Provision of associated car parking and landscaping on adjoining land and ancillary service, delivery and refuse areas

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#179 of 282

West Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #217 out of 282. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

West Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #107 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #63 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #217 of 282
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #198 of 282
63%
Minor dwellings approved
104 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
49 decided
1,042
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025