School Cottage The Street Hepworth Suffolk IP22 2PS Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/0027/LB - LB Consent to alter/extend Approved

Proposal

Application for listed building consent - a. replacement of polycarbonate roof with a solid insulated roof incorporating two roof lights, b. replacement front door Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Consultation
20 Jan 2026
Approved
25 Mar 2026

Approved on 25 Mar 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
LB Consent to alter/extend
Postcode
IP22 2PS
Received
9 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Ward
Barningham
Parish
Hepworth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Mar 2026
Decision
Approve application
Decision date
25 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14603947
Consultation
20 Jan 2026
Site notice
3 Mar 2026
Press notice
30 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#186 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #208 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #104 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #95 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #208 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #204 of 296
64%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
51 decided
1,018
Total decisions
91 refused in the year to March 2026