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Planning applications in IP16

We hold 66 planning applications for the IP16 postcode area, 29 of them submitted in the past year. 97% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by East Suffolk, Suffolk.

66
applications held
29
in the past year
97%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering IP16

East Suffolk (65)Suffolk (1)

Recent applications in IP16

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
24 Jul 2026DC/26/2635/DRC
Alde Valley High School Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BGEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition Nos 5a, 5b, 6, and 9 of DC/23/4556/FUL - Creation of new Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) and separate Muga pitch, installation of new 4.5m high ball stop fencing and entrance gates to AGP perimeter, installation of a new 2.0m high and 1.2m high pitch perimeter barrier and entrance gates within AGP enclosure, installation of new hard standing areas, installation of new floodlight system to both AGP and Muga pitches, installation of new maintenance equipment store located within AGP enclosure, installation of new hardstanding walkway between existing leisure centre/SGP grass pitch and Mug pitches. - 5a. Fifa Certification of Quality - 5b. Registration on Football Association's Register of Football Turf Pitches - 6. Community Use Agreement - 9. Surface water drainage verification

Pending
Small
Full Application
23 Jul 2026DC/26/2629/FUL
The Limes 24 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JGEast Suffolk

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

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
20 May 2026DC/26/1871/DRC
The Shanty Remembrance Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NREast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 6 of DC/23/1942/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 2 and Removal of Condition No.10 of DC/22/4981/FUL - Demolition and subsequent replacement of a single storey dwelling - Condition 2 needs to be amended to delete Drawing No. PR GA 090 Rev P (Proposed lower ground floor plan) and replaced with Drawing No. PR GA 090 Rev P1; Condition 10 needs to be deleted in its entirety - Details/detailed drawings to be submitted

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
7 Apr 2026DC/26/1303/CLP
83 St Margarets Crescent Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HPEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Garage conversion, internal remodelling, partial rebuilding of conservatory into habitable room.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
31 Mar 2026DC/26/1236/CLP
Hermitage House The Sanctuary Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4PHEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Conversion of integral garage into habitable space. Replace existing conservatory with single storey rear extension on same footprint as conservatory.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Existing)
31 Mar 2026DC/26/1251/CLE
11 Aldeburgh Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JYEast Suffolk

Lawful Development Certificate(Existing) - Use of the dwellinghouse as a 6-bedroom HMO and the erection of an incidental outbuilding (substantially completed).

Pending
Medium
Variation of Conditions
26 Mar 2026DC/26/1167/VOC
Workshop And Yard Moat Road Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4RSEast Suffolk

Variation of Condition Nos. 2 & 6 of DC/23/3712/FUL - Change of use of existing car breaker's and scrap metal yard to storage - New Proposed Block Plan and Planning Statement submitted

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
18 Mar 2026DC/26/1068/DRC
Crown House King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JXEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 7 of DC/23/3550/FUL - Details of conversion works to the former Crown Hotel public house to form 11 bed HMO following planning appeal for change of use, APP/X3540/W/3308126 The Crown, King Georges Avenue, Leistion IP10 4JX - Electric vehicle charging points

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 Mar 2026DC/26/1063/FUL
11 Uplands Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NQEast Suffolk

Single storey rear extension, new roof and altered fenestration, solar panels

Pending
Small
Non-material Amendment
11 Mar 2026DC/26/0985/AME
1 Shellpit Cottages Thorpe Road Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4PGEast Suffolk

Non-material Amendment of DC/22/4719/FUL - Demolition of Existing Lean-to and Erection of new Two Storey extension and porch - Change from a full projecting balcony to a Juliet balcony

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
9 Mar 2026DC/26/0939/DRC
Alde Valley High School Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BGEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/23/4556/FUL - Creation of new Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) and separate Muga pitch, installation of new 4.5m high ball stop fencing and entrance gates to AGP perimeter, installation of a new 2.0m high and 1.2m high pitch perimeter barrier and entrance gates within AGP enclosure, installation of new hard standing areas, installation of new floodlight system to both AGP and Muga pitches, installation of new maintenance equipment store located within AGP enclosure, installation of new hardstanding walkway between existing leisure centre/SGP grass pitch and Mug pitches - Construction Management Plan

Pending
Small
Full Application
5 Mar 2026DC/26/0885/FUL
17 Long Row Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AHEast Suffolk

Two storey rear extension, new side entrance door and new windows

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
5 Mar 2026DC/26/0882/LBC
Leiston Abbey - Lady Chapel Abbey Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4RFEast Suffolk

Listed Building Consent - Conservation repairs including masonry repairs and thatched roof ridge replacement.

Pending
Small
Full Application
26 Feb 2026DC/26/0772/FUL
28A Aldeburgh Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4EDEast Suffolk

Attached single storey, single bay, cartlodge to side of bungalow

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 Feb 2026DC/26/0653/FUL
17 Buller Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HAEast Suffolk

Reconstruction of dilapidated rear extensions - internal renovation

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
17 Feb 2026DC/26/0636/CLP
37 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JXEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - a) Non structural works to inside the main property such as adding a ensuite to downstairs bedroom. Converting garage to habitable space. Connecting two new bathrooms to the existing drains. Upgrading fire protection throughout property including fire doors, grade A fire system, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, push button fire alarms. Upgrading thermal values of property where needed. Upgrading electrical board to comply with regulations working alongside building control. b) Converting detached garage into garden habitable space that includes self contained kitchenette. Ensuite and bedroom space. Upgraded thermal properties, electrical and drain supply. Without changing the look of the structure

Pending
Small
Full Application
12 Feb 2026DC/26/0572/FUL
River Hundred Leiston Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP16 4QPEast Suffolk

Erection of an ancillary annex within the domestic curtilage of River Hundred.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
9 Feb 2026DC/26/0631/LBC
Lion Inn Public House Leiston Road Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4RUEast Suffolk

Listed Building Consent - The conversion of the existing barn buildings into 2no 1 bedroom units of accommodation, together with the repurposing of the existing store and toilets. An extension to the dining area is also included, incorporating new toilets and an officer space. The existing wall is retained in the design.

Pending
Small
Deemed Council Development
9 Feb 2026DC/26/0519/RG3
Leiston Cemetery Westbrook Drive Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JEEast Suffolk

Extension to existing cemetery in Leiston - Change of use from open space into a 3.5m driveway to connect up existing internal and external level access points. Site to be used for burials and ash internments.

Pending
Small
Full Application
29 Jan 2026DC/26/0362/FUL
Theberton Hall Farm Theberton Hall Farm Lane Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4SEEast Suffolk

Temporary change of use of an existing agricultural building and hardstanding area to a mixed commercial use

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
27 Jan 2026DC/26/0313/TCA
2 Peace Place Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NAEast Suffolk

1no. Sycamore (marked on plan) - Crown reduce by 2 metres and crown lift to 3 metres above ground

Pending
Small
Full Application
27 Jan 2026DC/26/0307/FUL
Unit 16 Masterlord Industrial Estate Station Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JDEast Suffolk

Construction of mezzanine floor to form office space.

Permitted
Small
Other Consultation
22 Jan 2026DC/26/0263/CON
Street Payphone O/S Post Office Sizewell Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AAEast Suffolk

Consultation - To remove 1 public payphones

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
16 Jan 2026DC/26/0184/DRC
Smyth House Residential Home 106 High Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BZEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition Nos 3, 4, 5 and 6 of DC/25/0447/FUL - Change of use from C2 care home to Sui Generis HMO with 19-bed spaces for use by Sizewell C construction workers, followed by its reconfiguration to a 16-bed HMO for non-Sizewell C workers post Sizewell C construction. - Parking Strategy, Cycle Storage Details, Details of the areas to be provided for the storage and presentation for collection/emptying of refuse and recycling bins and Existing Access Works.

Pending
Small
Full Application
9 Jan 2026DC/26/0082/FUL
3 South Close Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BDEast Suffolk

Conversion and extension of existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling to 7 Bed HMO

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
6 Jan 2026DC/26/0027/TCA
Broadwater 19 Lakeside Avenue Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NJEast Suffolk

1no. Willow (T1 on plan) - Crown raise to 3.5 metres above ground level and overall crown reduction by up to 2.5 metres with internal thin by 30% 1no. Group of Silver birch (T2 on plan) - Crown raise by 3 metres above ground level and overall crown reduction by up to 1.5 metres

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
5 Jan 2026DC/26/0014/CLP
Leiston Primary School King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JQEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed - Erection of ancillary outbuilding within the curtilage of the school- incidental to the existing Class F1 use of the school, for use as extra classroom space.

Permitted
Small
Full Application
1 Dec 2025DC/25/4628/FUL
Heartsease Villa Orchard Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DBEast Suffolk

Single storey Porch/Boot room on North side of property

Pending
Small
Discharge of Requirements (42 days)
10 Oct 2025DC/25/3905/DRR42
Sizewell C And Associated Development Sites Alde Valley Academy Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BGEast Suffolk

Discharge of Requirement 18 (Sports Facilities: Reserved matters) - Alde Valley Academy (Work No. 5) of the Sizewell C Development Consent Order

Permitted
Small
Full Application
8 Aug 2025DC/25/3088/FUL
Barn End Old Homes Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4PLEast Suffolk

Change of use - modernisation of existing workshop into a one-bedroom dwelling

Pending
Small
Full Application
22 Jul 2025DC/25/2866/FUL
27 Garrett Crescent Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LFEast Suffolk

Remove existing front entrance canopy and construct front porch with WC and storage space.

Pending
Small
Full Application
10 Jul 2025DC/25/2725/FUL
39 Foxglove End Leiston Suffolk IP16 4UTEast Suffolk

Retrospective Application - Construction of a single storey side extension

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
7 Jul 2025DC/25/2679/DRC
11 Aldeburgh Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JYEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/25/1801/FUL - Single storey extensions to front and rear - Demolition and Construction Management Strategy

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
13 Jun 2025DC/25/2351/CLP
7 The Haven Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NNEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Siting of a single unit mobile home

Pending
Small
Full Application
13 Jun 2025DC/25/2361/FUL
Harrow Farm Harrow Lane Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4TFEast Suffolk

Change of Use of agricultural storage land to B8 hardstanding for parking of concrete mixers and associated tanks, including a welfare unit, acoustic bund and fencing.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
27 May 2025DC/25/2110/DRC
Thorpe Lodge The Fens Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4QREast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No.s 1, 3 & 4 of DC/24/2787/FUL - Replacement caravan for holiday and recreational use with associated timber decking, ground mounted solar panels and doors to existing timber store - Biodiversity Gain Plan, Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity, CEMP (Biodiversity)

Pending
Small
Full Application
23 May 2025DC/25/2065/FUL
1 Oaks Court Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4FFEast Suffolk

Conversion of single family dwellinghouse (C3) to a 5 bedroom-5 person HMO; together with the construction of a sun room and associated external works.

Permitted
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
21 May 2025DC/25/2027/DRC
The Red House Red House Lane Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LREast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition 3 of DC/22/2911/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Works to convert house and attached outbuildings to form four dwellings, including demolition of single storey conservatory and single storey store, internal alterations, re-roofing works to outbuildings, alteration of existing and insertion of new window and door openings to outbuildings (renewal of LB Consent ref DC/18/1675/LBC) - Details of new windows, doors and fire-stopping between the roof coverings and the top of the wall

Permitted
Small
Full Application
7 May 2025DC/25/1848/FUL
39 Garrett Crescent Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LFEast Suffolk

Construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the property, a single storey porch to the front of the property and erection of a new garage, including demolition of existing

Permitted
Small
Full Application
29 Apr 2025DC/25/1758/FUL
67 Kings Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DAEast Suffolk

Construction of stock room extension within existing rear yard and internal alterations to existing shop.

Permitted
Small
Variation of Conditions
28 Apr 2025DC/25/1745/VOC
Hill Farm Harrow Lane Theberton Leiston Suffolk IP16 4TFEast Suffolk

Variation of Condition No.s 2, 5, and 6 of DC/23/1253/FUL - Erection of one agricultural workers dwelling and detached garage - Approved Plans, Materials, Landscaping.

Permitted
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
25 Apr 2025DC/25/1720/DRC
2 West Bar The Sanctuary Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NFEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition Nos. 3(iii) & 3(vii) of DC/23/0898/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Addition of en-suite bathrooms to the bedrooms. Repairs to the existing building fabric including replacement of some windows and elements of damaged facade. Enlargement of the garden shed in a high quality construction - Details of new internal and external joinery (including turret doors) to show materials, appearance and ironmongery and details of all new replacement stairs / staircases to show materials, balustrades, handrail, and infill

Pending
Small
Outline Application
23 Apr 2025DC/25/1679/OUT
45 Waterloo Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HHEast Suffolk

Outline Application (With Some Matters Reserved) - Demolition of dwelling and erection of two storey dwelling and associated works to include creation of vehicular access

Permitted
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
2 Apr 2025DC/25/1431/DRC
2 West Bar The Sanctuary Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NFEast Suffolk

Part Discharge of Condition No. 3(i), 3(ii) of DC/23/0898/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Addition of en-suite bathrooms to the bedrooms. Repairs to the existing building fabric including replacement of some windows and elements of damaged facade. Enlargement of the garden shed in a high quality construction - (i) Materials specification and construction details for new garden wall (ii) Full specification of all external materials to replacement garden shed

Withdrawn
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
26 Mar 2025DC/25/1318/DRC
The Shanty Remembrance Road Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NREast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/24/1781/FUL - Temporary site access to construction site from a designated C Road -Scheme of landscape works

Permitted
Small
Full Application
17 Feb 2025DC/25/0640/FUL
Westdene 4 Westgate Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NEEast Suffolk

Erection of a single storey garden room

Permitted
Small
Full Application
22 Jan 2025DC/25/0263/FUL
Swiss Cottage Aldeburgh Road Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4QHEast Suffolk

Change of use of Swiss Cottage from Class C1 Guest House to C3 Residential Dwelling, as described in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.

Permitted
Small
Full Application
20 Jan 2025DC/25/0203/FUL
61 Garrett Crescent Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LGEast Suffolk

Construction of porch to front of property

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
8 Nov 2024DC/24/4018/CLP
23 Sylvester Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BHEast Suffolk

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) - Change of use of garage to bedroom. Drylining, new roof and new window to garage

Permitted
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
7 Aug 2024DC/24/2826/DRC
Lakeside 21 Lakeside Avenue Thorpeness Aldringham Cum Thorpe Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NJEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 10 of DC/24/1155/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 2, 12 and 14 of DC/23/2312/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement dwelling with basement, landscaping and swimming pool - Update conditions to reflect new drawings. Update landscape condition to confirm design should be in accordance with submitted landscape plans (rather than submitting further drawings for approval) - Environmental Noise Assessment