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DC/26/1178/VAR - Variation of Condition Approved

Proposal

Planning application - variation of condition 4 of to remove occupational restriction condition to be able to rent the apartment to non employed individuals for (a) change of use of storage area (D1) to one apartment (C3) (b) creation of two dormer windows c) creation of external staircase (d) and the creation of balcony Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Aug 2026
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Consultation
22 Sept 2026
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Approved
16 Oct 2026

Approved on 16 Oct 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Bury St Edmunds built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area46 m² (495 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (78 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyFlat, 2 habitable rooms
Built2012 to 2021
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsTimber frame, with additional insulation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Variation of Condition
Postcode
IP32 7HX
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Ward
Eastgate
Parish
Bury St Edmunds Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Oct 2026
Decision
Approve application
Decision date
16 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
2 the drawing board

Public comments

No public comments yet.

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 17 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15125430
Planning Portal ref
PP-15125430
Consultation
22 Sept 2026
Comments by
14 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
23 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
29 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#186 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.