Laurels Farm Battisford Road Hitcham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7LX Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/00559 - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Householder application - Erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and a replacement front porch. Removal of existing render and replacement with lime render. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Approved
9 Jun 2026

Approved on 9 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
IP7 7LX
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Ward
North West Cosford
Parish
Hitcham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
9 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ben Elvin Planning Consultancy

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14684265
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Site notice
6 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Babergh Mid Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
7.7/10
Good
#33 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Babergh Mid Suffolk is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Babergh Mid Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #124 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #68 of 296
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #56 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #83 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
160 decided (1-9 homes)
73%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
40 decided
882
Total decisions
99 refused in the year to March 2026