Change of use applications in East Suffolk

There were 152 change of use applications in East Suffolk in the last 12 months. 7 involve HMOs. Of the 78 decided so far, 57 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2906/FUL

Victoria Mill House Victoria Mill Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EG

Change of use from part of a single dwellinghouse to a separate, self-contained residential unit (Use Class C3), while the main dwelling will continue...

Full Application East Suffolk
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2867/FUL

Woodhurst The Green Otley Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9PB

Change of use of land from agricultural paddock to residential garden.

East Suffolk
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2512/FUL

83 Valley Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AN

Change of use of property into HMO adding an extra bedroom and shower room internally.

Full Application East Suffolk
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2672/FUL

Part Land South Of Three Ways Ringsfield Road Ilketshall St Andrew Suffolk

Retrospective application - Change of Use of land to domestic amenity land including 2 no containers, timber storage building, hardstanding, boundary ...

Full Application East Suffolk
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2955/FUL

Abbey Farm Sanctuary Lane Letheringham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7QY

Alternative New Build Dwelling following Grant of Prior Approval for change of use of former agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (DC/25/4964/P3Q)...

Full Application East Suffolk
26 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3034/FUL

Part Land North Of 61 Hollesley Road Rendlesham Suffolk IP12 2RN

Retrospective Application - Change of use of land for the storage, display and sale of motor vehicles, with customer visits by prior appointment only.

Full Application East Suffolk
24 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2561/FUL

12 Willowbank Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1FU

Retain close boarded fencing to front and rear of property and change of use of vacant land to the rear (west) of the property to 'residential garden'...

Full Application East Suffolk
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2316/OUT

Land To The North Of Corton Long Lane And East Of The A47 Lowestoft Suffolk

Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for mixed use development including up to 899 dwellings (use class C3); up to 1.6 ha of ...

Outline Application East Suffolk
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2706/FUL

Flat 1 Colbourn Court 11 Ranelagh Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7EZ

Conversion of existing 2 Bed Flat to create 2 x 1 Bedroom Flats

Full Application East Suffolk
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2939/CLP

220 Carlton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0ND

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - The proposed use is as Ofsted-regulated shared supported accommodation for a maximum of three looked-after chil...

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) East Suffolk
18 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2865/FUL

Poplar Farm Silverleys Green Cratfield Suffolk IP19 0QJ

Conversion of an existing agricultural barn to a residential annexe.

Full Application East Suffolk
18 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2866/LBC

Poplar Farm Silverleys Green Cratfield Suffolk IP19 0QJ

Listed Building Consent - Conversion of an existing agricultural barn to a residential annexe.

Listed Building Consent East Suffolk
18 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2935/PDN

Cherry Tree Farm Halesworth Road Ilketshall St Lawrence Beccles Suffolk NR34 8LB

Permitted Development Notification - Change of use to be used as Café/Restaurant

Permitted Development Notification East Suffolk
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2868/FUL

Former Dairy Unit Rectory Road Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3BF

Subdivision of building to 2 buildings and change of use to Use Class E(g) iii to include external works.

East Suffolk
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2681/FUL

65 Barton Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1JH

Retrospective Application - Retention of garden room for use as hair salon

East Suffolk
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2838/FUL

Land To The Rear Of 4 Thoroughfare Halesworth Suffolk

Retrospective Change of Use to beer garden for use with The Tap Room including erection of shed, boundary fencing / posts and site fencing

Full Application East Suffolk
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2815/P3Q

Land And Barn Adjacent To Easton Road Easton Road Kettleborough Suffolk

Prior Approval Agriculture to Dwellings - Change of use and conversion of an agricultural building

East Suffolk
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2821/FUL

Glebe House Leiston Road Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4RX

Change of use from Use Class C3 (Dwelling houses) to Suis Generis House in Multiple Occupation for Sizewell C Workers. Internal alterations to create ...

Full Application East Suffolk
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2782/FUL

2 Hungate Court Beccles Suffolk

Conversion of existing commercial building into 2no. dwellings. Please see accompanying Planning Statement and drawings for further details.

Full Application East Suffolk
10 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2492/FUL

Old Park Farm Park Road Letheringham Suffolk

Retrospective Planning Permission for the Change of Use of Three Agricultural Buildings to B2 (Industrial) and/or B8 (Storage or Distribution) uses.

Full Application East Suffolk
7 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2622/FUL

Redundant Agricultural Building At Kettleburgh Hall The Street Kettleburgh Suffolk

Building Operations and changes to the external appearance of the building related to DC/25/3734/P3R Prior Notification- Change of use of an agricultu...

Full Application East Suffolk
5 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2762/FUL

Retail Unit At Coop Supermarket Sizewell Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AE

Subdivision of the existing retail unit to create a separate Retail Unit under Class E

Full Application East Suffolk
4 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2754/FUL

Rugby Club House Old Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5HE

Retrospective Application - Change in positioning of equipment and machinery containers, lock boxes and girls changing room container plus the siting ...

Full Application East Suffolk
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2611/FUL

152A High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5AQ

Change of use of first floor from gallery space to residential; create second floor; insert patio doors on the second floor to the rear and create a b...

Full Application East Suffolk
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2712/FUL

The Nursery Main Road Pettistree Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HH

Change of use from horticultural glasshouse to extension of existing plant retail sales area, including provision of cafe and WCs with associated park...

Full Application East Suffolk
29 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2686/FUL

170 Raglan Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2JT

Change use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C4(HMO) for 6 persons

Full Application East Suffolk
28 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2554/FUL

The Annexe Tower End House Yarmouth Road Melton Suffolk IP12 1DE

Change of use of Annexe to holiday let

Full Application East Suffolk
23 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2629/FUL

The Limes 24 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JG

Conversion of 2 storey dwelling and garage to create 10 bed Aparthotel

Full Application East Suffolk
22 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2131/FUL

Church Farm Church Lane Corton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5HX

Construction of five dwellings comprising conversion of traditional barns to three dwellings, demolition of a steel framed barn benefiting from extant...

Full Application East Suffolk
22 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2520/FUL

2 West Bar The Sanctuary Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NF

Retrospective Application- Change of use to dual / mixed use as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and / or holiday letting accommodation

Full Application East Suffolk
22 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2595/FUL

3 The Walk Beccles Suffolk NR34 9AJ

Change of use from retail unit to two ground floor retail units including internal and external alterations.

Full Application East Suffolk
22 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2596/LBC

3 The Walk Beccles Suffolk NR34 9AJ

Listed Building Consent - Change of use from retail unit to two ground floor retail units including internal and external alterations.

Listed Building Consent East Suffolk
17 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2192/FUL

54 Ship Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7DW

Removal of garage up and over door. Studwork opening with door and window. Cladding on outside with acoustic insulation. Change of use from garage to ...

Full Application East Suffolk
16 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2369/FUL

3 The Old Hospital Field Stile Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6LD

Change of use of two spaces. 1) Business Use Class B1 E(g)(i) to Gym Use Class E(d); 2) Part change of use of the Nursery E(f) to Staff Office E(g)(i)...

Full Application East Suffolk
15 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2526/VLA

Land East Of Abbey Road Leiston Suffolk

Variation of Legal Agreement of DC/20/5181/OUT - Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - The erection of up to 100 new residential units (C3), w...

Variation of Legal Agreement East Suffolk
14 Jul 2026 Refused DC/26/2165/FUL

139 High Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1HR

Change of use from disused retail storage to residential.

Full Application East Suffolk
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/1229/FUL

Cakes And Ale Caravan Park Abbey Lane Leiston Suffolk IP16 4TE

Full planning application for the reconfiguration of the holiday park to accommodate the siting of 108 new holiday lodges and works to existing visito...

East Suffolk
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2309/FUL

Foxhall Barns Hall Road Foxhall Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0AP

Change of use of a underutilised family meeting area to a use falling within class E(b) cafe

Full Application East Suffolk
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2430/FUL

Isle House Brussels Green Darsham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3RN

Change of Use of the annexe from C3 (dwelling), to C5 (to enable short-term letting)

Full Application East Suffolk
9 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2014/FUL

The Hope Centre Wash Lane Witnesham Suffolk IP6 9JE

Erection of new Class C2 building to provide 5 no self contained step down apartments, including office/meeting area , and extension to existing accom...

Full Application East Suffolk
9 Jul 2026 Refused DC/26/2479/FUL

The Carpenters Shop Blakes Lane Dallinghoo Suffolk IP13 0LD

Retrospective Application - Change of Use from Holiday Let to C3 residential

Full Application East Suffolk
9 Jul 2026 Approved DC/26/2481/CLP

Rookery Park Middleton Road Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3LQ

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - The private dwelling house will remain unaltered and will continue to be used as one dwelling however it is pro...

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) East Suffolk
8 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/1242/FUL

The Old Barn Middleton Road Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3LG

Retrospective Application - Conversion of an annexe above a garage for use by SZC personnel for accommodation

Full Application East Suffolk
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2401/FUL

Barn B North-West Of White House Farm Whitehouse Farm Road Dallinghoo Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0JP

Change of use of former stable building to residential ancillary/annexe accommodation

Full Application East Suffolk
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2402/LBC

Barn B North-West Of White House Farm Whitehouse Farm Road Dallinghoo Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0JP

Listed Building Consent - Change of use of former stable building to residential ancillary/annexe accommodation

Listed Building Consent East Suffolk
1 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2263/FUL

Land North Of A1094 Friday Street Benhall

Retention of an existing hard standing area originally created as a temporary contractor's compound for use in connection with car boot sale use of th...

Full Application East Suffolk
26 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2318/FUL

Valley Farm Mounts Road Peasenhall IP17 2LR

Retrospective Change of Use of land from agricultural to Class B8 storage

Full Application East Suffolk
22 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/1054/FUL

Butley Abbey Farmhouse Abbey Farm Lane Butley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3NP

Change of use of agricultural land to habitat creation and ecological management to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), including establishment of sp...

Full Application East Suffolk
22 Jun 2026 Approved DC/26/2279/CLP

38 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JG

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). The proposal co...

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) East Suffolk
18 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2170/FUL

Land To The Rear Of Myrtle Cottage Church Road Charsfield Suffolk

Demolition and replacement of existing outbuilding and change of use of parcel of land to extend residential curtilage

Full Application East Suffolk
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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