Amended plot 6 plans at Land Off Friday Street, West Row
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by West Suffolk Development Control Committee on 4 Mar 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought amended plans for plot 6, adding an open-sided roofed area to its rear elevation without other development changes.
“Ward: The Rows Proposal: Planning application - variation of condition 2 of DC/22/2228/FUL to allow for use of amended plans relating to plot 6”
“The application seeks a variation to condition 2 (approved plans) of DC/22/2228/FUL whereby the floor plans and elevations for plot 6 specifically are amended to include an open sided roofed area to the rear elevation. No other changes are proposed to the development.”
Officer report
The site
The site lies mainly within West Row’s settlement boundary, with part in designated countryside, residential surroundings and protected trees to the west.
“The application site is predominantly situated within the settlement boundary for West Row. However, part of the eastern edge of the site is situated within designated countryside. The site is accessed via Friday Street to the west. The site is surrounded by residential dwellings. Trees protected by tree preservation order border the site to the west.”
Officer report
Earlier applications
The earlier ten-dwelling scheme was approved in October 2023 after a previous twelve-dwelling application was withdrawn.
“DC/22/1618/FUL Planning application - 12 dwellings with garages (following demolition of existing three dwellings) Application Withdrawn 31 October 2022”
“DC/22/2228/FUL Planning application - 10 dwellings with associated access and garages (following demolition of Application Granted 5 October 2023”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval, finding the minor variation acceptable and compliant with relevant policies and the National Planning Policy Framework.
“Paragraph (2) of Section 73 of the TCPA 1990 states that ‘...the local planning authority shall consider only the question of the conditions subject to which planning permission should be granted’. As this application only seeks to amend condition 2to enable the use of a revised design for an element of the approved dwelling.”
“In conclusion, the principle and detail of the development is considered to be acceptable and in compliance with relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework. The proposed variation is considered to be minor and subject to the conditions below, is considered acceptable.”
Officer report
Consultation and comments
The parish council supported the variation, while no public comments or other consultation comments were received.
“The Parish Council is satisfied that the amended plans are acceptable in principle and do not raise any material planning concerns. The proposed variation is considered reasonable and appropriate within the context of the approved development.”
Officer report
What members did
Councillor Jon London proposed approval in line with the officer recommendation, seconded by Councillor Roger Dicker.
“Officers were recommending that the application be approved, subject to the conditions set out at Paragraph 26 of Report No DEV/WS/26/008.”
“Councillor Jon London proposed that the application be approved, as per the Officer recommendation, and this was duly seconded by Councillor Roger Dicker.”
Minutes
The decision
Planning permission was granted subject to conditions covering the amended plans and the approved development’s implementation and safeguards.
“Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”
“The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within 3 years from 05 October 2023. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and documents, unless otherwise stated. The Hard Landscaping scheme as approved via DCON(A)/22/2228, as detailed on drawing nos. 3036-06 Rev A and 1011 shall be strictly adhered to.”
Minutes
Sources
- West Suffolk Development Control Committee minutes, 4 March 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of West Suffolk's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Wednesday 4 March 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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- Unanimous
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