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Planning applications in IP17

We hold 1,243 planning applications for the IP17 postcode area, 132 of them submitted in the past year. 96% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by East Suffolk, Suffolk, Breckland.

1,243
applications held
132
in the past year
96%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering IP17

East Suffolk (1,211)Suffolk (31)Breckland (1)

Recent applications in IP17

Pending
21 Sept 2026DC/26/3302/TCA · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
Tesco Retail Unit 1 Church Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1EPEast Suffolk

1no. Group of mixed species (red line on plan) - Side reduce to create a clearance of 2 metres from building

Pending
21 Sept 2026DC/26/3269/DRC · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
John Balls Motor Engineers Low Road Friston Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1PWEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition Nos 3, 4 and 5 of DC/25/1526/FUL - Change of Use of Part of Existing Commercial Premises (Currently Used for Storage Purposes) to Residential Use, including Provision of New Garage and Vehicular Access for Existing Adjacent Host Residential Property - 3. Remediation Strategy - 4. Implementation of Remediation - 5. Validation report

Pending
21 Sept 2026DC/26/3302/TCA · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
Tesco Retail Unit 1 Church Place Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1EPEast Suffolk

1no. Group of mixed species (red line on plan) - Side reduce to create a clearance of 2 metres from building

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
10 Aug 2026DC/26/2825/TCA
Yew Trees Fairfield Drive Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AXEast Suffolk

1no. Cedar (T1 on plan) - Crown lift by up to 3 metres

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
7 Aug 2026DC/26/2818/TCA
Hurts Hall South Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1EREast Suffolk

4no. Unknown species (yellow circle on plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
6 Aug 2026DC/26/2796/TCA
The Long House 49 - 51 South Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DGEast Suffolk

1no. Betula Pendula (Birch) (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Fell 1no. Dead Salix Matsudana (Willow) (marked T3 on submitted plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
4 Aug 2026DC/26/2761/TCA
Gainsborough House St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DUEast Suffolk

1no. Bay (marked T1 on submitted map) - Reduce to 2m from ground level 1no. Silver Birch (marked T2 on submitted map) - Reduce height and lateral spread by 30% 1no. Holly (marked T3 on submitted map) - Fell 1no. Norway Maple (Crimson King) (marked T4 on submitted map) - Reduce crown by 25-30%, thin crown by 30% 1no. Mulberry (marked T5 on submitted map) - Reduce crown by 25-30%, thin crown by 30% 2no Silver Birch (marked T6 on submitted map) - Reduce crowns by 25-30% 1no Silver Birch (Leaning) (marked T6 on submitted plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
30 Jul 2026DC/26/2701/TCA
The Old Wool Shop High Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EPEast Suffolk

1no. Portuguese laurel (marked red on plan) - 1x Portuguese Laurel - Reduce in height by 1.8 metres and 1.2 metres in radial spread, and remove large lowest limb overhanging fence

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
27 Jul 2026DC/26/2652/DRC
Elm Tree Cottage The Street Farnham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1JZEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/23/3272/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Re-roofing work to C19 single storey extension, alteration of chimney stack and fireplaces, replacement of door and frame along eastern elevation, damp proofing works, re-instatement of window along the western façade of the single storey extension, replacement of new floor boards in bedroom with reclaimed boards to match existing original boards and cleaning of exposed internal timbers to remove paint covering - External door, window and French doors details.

Pending
Small
Full Application
7 Jul 2026DC/26/2454/FUL
2 South Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DQEast Suffolk

New painted steel gates to historic entrance on Chantry Road

Permitted
Small
Other Consultation
3 Jul 2026DC/26/2419/CON
1 To 9 The Old Bell Yard Station Approach Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1BTEast Suffolk

Consultation - Installation of fibre optic infrastructure to provide high-speed broadband services

Pending
Small
Variation of Conditions
29 Jun 2026DC/26/2353/VOC
White Hart Hotel 18 High Street Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DDEast Suffolk

Variation of Condition Nos. 4, 5 and 6 of DC/18/3713/FUL - Alterations and Change of Use - Conditions 4, 5, and 6 be replaced with a single, flexible condition that permits Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) use across the property. This will allow the front to be used for retail, the rear for a taproom/food space - please note, currently no food will be prepared on site, but we would like the flexibility of doing so in future - and the upper floor for offices or associated business use, with the flexibility to adapt these spaces as the business grows.

Pending
Small
Full Application
29 Jun 2026DC/26/2352/FUL
Land At Sibton Estate Yoxford Road Yoxford Suffolk IP17 2LZEast Suffolk

Extension and reprofiling of existing lake.

Pending
Small
Full Application
26 Jun 2026DC/26/2337/FUL
Trevan 12 Rendham Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DTEast Suffolk

Proposed single and two storey side extensions including internal and external structural works all to existing two storey detached dwelling.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
25 Jun 2026DC/26/2308/DRC
Maples Park Rendham Road Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2QNEast Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions 7 and 8 of DC/26/0378/FUL- Construction of a covered manage (indoor riding arena) - Biodiversity Gain Plan and precise details of a tree and/or hedge planting scheme (which shall include species, size and numbers of plants to be planted)

Pending
Small
Works to Trees under TPO
11 Jun 2026DC/26/2152/TPO
8 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DLEast Suffolk

1no. Lime (marked T1 on plan) - Raise crown to 4m from ground level

Pending
Small
Non-material Amendment
4 Jun 2026DC/26/2070/AME
West Mead Bridge Street Rendham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2ADEast Suffolk

Non Material Amendment of DC/25/4304/FUL - Construction of single storey side extension - change this to a slate roof to match the current house, and have 2 roof lights

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
2 Jun 2026DC/26/2040/DRC
Westleton Village Hall The Street Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3ADEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition 2 of DC/24/3811/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Replacement of x10 windows and casements - Window details submitted

Permitted
Small
Other Consultation
27 May 2026DC/26/1971/CON
Unit 2 Church Place Retail Park Church Street Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1EPEast Suffolk

Consulation - install a gas service

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
26 May 2026DC/26/1940/DRC
Britten Pears School For Advanced Musical Studies Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape Bridge Tunstall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1SPEast Suffolk

Discharge part of Condition No.3 of DC/25/2818/VOC - Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/25/1472/VOC - Various works including, new lift tower (including sprinkler tank relocation), general access improvements including access ramp and provision of a lift to all floors and internal reconfiguration and refurbishment and remodelled top floor activity space - revised plans in relation to tank details - Verification report

Pending
Small
Non-material Amendment
22 May 2026DC/26/1912/AME
High Lodge Leisure Darsham Road Hinton Blythburgh Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3QTEast Suffolk

Non Material Amemdment of DC/23/3455/VOC - Variation of Condition No 2 of DC/20/3142/FUL - Redevelopment of golf course and vacant paddock land for the siting of 170 holiday lodges, 3 tree houses, new Facilities Building, Maintenance and Housekeeping Building, car parking and associated highway works - Removal of the word 'holiday' from the description of development

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees under TPO
22 May 2026DC/26/1913/TPO
8 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DLEast Suffolk

A1 of TPO No. 45 / 1989 1no. Chestnut (1 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches by up to 3 metres to fence line 1no. Oak (2 on plan) - Reduce overhanging branches on north side by up to 2 metres 1no. Oak (3 on plan) - Crown lift by 1 metre and lateral reduction by up to 2 metres to shape

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
20 May 2026DC/26/1868/DRC
Dunton Minsmere Road Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DFEast Suffolk

Dishcarge of Condition No. 4 of DC/25/4797/FUL - Demolition of existing rear and side extensions and construction of new rear and side extensions including solar panels -Construction Environmental Management Plan

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
7 May 2026DC/26/1701/TCA
12 Church Close Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2PAEast Suffolk

1no. Lime (T1 on plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
28 Apr 2026DC/26/1594/DRC
The Griffin Inn High Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EPEast Suffolk

Discharge of condition Nos. 22 & 23 of DC/25/4978/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 2 and 21 of DC/24/1199/FUL - Extensions and alterations of the public house, to include the provision of bed and breakfast accommodation and car park. - Variations are proposed to proposed to the internal layout including an expanded cellar area and creation of 7 no. additional bedrooms as a result of the internal reconfiguration. Updated details of the secure, covered and lit cycle storage, as well as additional bike hoops. - Details of contaminated land site investigation

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
28 Apr 2026DC/26/1592/DRC
The Griffin Inn High Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EPEast Suffolk

Discharge of condition No. 9 of DC/25/4978/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 2 and 21 of DC/24/1199/FUL - Extensions and alterations of the public house, to include the provision of bed and breakfast accommodation and car park. - Variations are proposed to proposed to the internal layout including an expanded cellar area and creation of 7 no. additional bedrooms as a result of the internal reconfiguration. Updated details of the secure, covered and lit cycle storage, as well as additional bike hoops. - programme of historic building and analysis work for the pub site

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
28 Apr 2026DC/26/1593/DRC
The Griffin Inn High Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EPEast Suffolk

Discharge of condition Nos. 5, 6 & 7 of DC/25/4978/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 2 and 21 of DC/24/1199/FUL - Extensions and alterations of the public house, to include the provision of bed and breakfast accommodation and car park. - Variations are proposed to proposed to the internal layout including an expanded cellar area and creation of 7 no. additional bedrooms as a result of the internal reconfiguration. Updated details of the secure, covered and lit cycle storage, as well as additional bike hoops. - Tree Protection Plan & Arboricultural Method Statement, Archaeological Investigation, Landscaping Planting Plan for cart park

Pending
Small
Full Application
24 Apr 2026DC/26/1544/FUL
Bank Cottages North Entrance Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1APEast Suffolk

Single storey pitched roof extension to East side of dwelling. Internal alterations to Bank 1 & 2 Cottages to form one 4 bedroom dwelling.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees under TPO
21 Apr 2026DC/26/1498/TPO
Sycamore Lodge 9 Church Close Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2PAEast Suffolk

1no. Sycamore (1 on plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
20 Apr 2026DC/26/1465/TCA
4 Hobsons Cottages Sibton Road Peasenhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2JQEast Suffolk

2no. Conifer (T1 on plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Full Application
14 Apr 2026DC/26/1385/FUL
Beech Tree Farm East Green Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2PHEast Suffolk

Replacement windows and doors in oldest part of building. Replacement window in contemporary extension. Installation of roof light in extension. Internal alterations in extension

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
14 Apr 2026DC/26/1386/LBC
Beech Tree Farm East Green Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2PHEast Suffolk

Listed Building Consent - Replacement windows and doors in oldest part of building. Replacement window in contemporary extension. Installation of roof light in extension. Internal alterations in extension

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
2 Apr 2026DC/26/1275/TCA
The White House The Street Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3ADEast Suffolk

1no. Unknown species (T1 on plan) - Fell 1no. Group of Leylandii (marked on plan) - Reduction in height to 3.7 metres 1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Crown reduction by 25%

Permitted
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
2 Apr 2026DC/26/1285/DRC
Poplar Tree House Strickland Manor Hill Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3JGEast Suffolk

Discharge of condition No. 5 of DC/26/0212/VOC - Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/25/0273/FUL - Demolition of the existing rear garden room extensions and replacement with a new single storey rear extension and new linked Two Storey Rear Extension. Creation of link to converted workshop. Construction of detached Garage and Car Port/Workshop - tweak window positions to align with adjustments to internal layouts which have been introduced for practical reasons, and to make minor changes to the elevations to iron out some inconsistencies in material palette and appearance. - Public Right of Way Assesment

Pending
Small
Full Application
1 Apr 2026DC/26/1260/FUL
Pump House Green Road Sibton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NDEast Suffolk

1) Removal of existing septic tank and replacement with new Package Treatment Plant and associated works: and 2) Works to remove existing single storey extension to rear of Pump House Cottage and erection of new single storey extension on footprint of existing.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
1 Apr 2026DC/26/1261/LBC
Pump House Green Road Sibton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2NDEast Suffolk

Listed Building Consent - 1) Removal of existing septic tank and replacement with new Package Treatment Plant and associated works: and 2) Works to remove existing single storey extension to rear of Pump House Cottage and erection of new single storey extension on footprint of existing.

Pending
Small
Full Application
31 Mar 2026DC/26/1247/FUL
59 Whin Cottages Aldeburgh Road Friston Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1NREast Suffolk

Extension and alterations.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
27 Mar 2026DC/26/1204/DRC
Church Farm Church Lane Friston Suffolk IP17 1PSEast Suffolk

Discharge of condition Nos. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 and 23 of DC/25/2817/FUL - Change of use from agriculture to residential and the construction of a new self build, single dwelling within the frame of an existing agricultural dutch barn in the village of Friston - 6. Surface Water, 8. Ecology, 9. Lighting, 10. Nesting Birds, 11. Construction Environmental Management Plan, 12. Ecological Enhancement Strategy, 13. Materials, 14. Scheme of Archaeological Evaluation, 17. Water Efficiency, 23. ASHP Compliance

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
26 Mar 2026DC/26/1185/DRC
Poplar Tree House Strickland Manor Hill Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3JGEast Suffolk

Discharge of condition Nos. 3 & 4 of DC/26/0212/VOC - Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/25/0273/FUL - Demolition of the existing rear garden room extensions and replacement with a new single storey rear extension and new linked Two Storey Rear Extension. Creation of link to converted workshop. Construction of detached Garage and Car Port/Workshop - tweak window positions to align with adjustments to internal layouts which have been introduced for practical reasons, and to make minor changes to the elevations to iron out some inconsistencies in material palette and appearance. - RAMS & Bat Mitigation

Pending
Small
Full Application
26 Mar 2026DC/26/1169/FUL
Orchard House Bakers Lane Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3AZEast Suffolk

Proposed first floor extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
24 Mar 2026DC/26/1131/FUL
The Corner House Bruisyard Road Rendham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2AZEast Suffolk

Installation of a Grant Vortex Eco External 26-35 kW oil fired boiler and a Titan EcoSafe 2500 L bunded oil tank in the rear garden of a Grade II listed dwelling, together with removal of two existing LPG tanks from the principal Bruisyard Road elevation.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Mar 2026DC/26/1132/LBC
The Corner House Bruisyard Road Rendham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2AZEast Suffolk

Listed Building Consent - Installation of a Grant Vortex Eco External 26-35 kW oil fired boiler and a Titan EcoSafe 2500 L bunded oil tank in the rear garden of a Grade II listed dwelling, together with removal of two existing LPG tanks from the principal Bruisyard Road elevation.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
23 Mar 2026DC/26/1115/TCA
The Old Manor House Bridge Street Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2PGEast Suffolk

Group of Hornbeam (TG1 on plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
23 Mar 2026DC/26/1103/CLP
Fieldside Strickland Manor Hill Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3JAEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Rear single storey flat roof extension with rear patio Doors and no windows , Measurements 3 meters deep x 6.8 meters wide x 3 meters high

Pending
Small
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.
19 Mar 2026DC/26/1079/DRC
Cransford Hall Low Road Bruisyard Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2DYEast Suffolk

Discharge of Condition Nos. 3, 4, 5 & 6 of DC/25/4417/FUL - Installation of 102 ground mounted photovoltaic solar PV panels with a total output of 61.7kW.Installation of 2 no. ground source heat pump systems with an energy output of 136.9 kW served by underground pipework. Erection of an energy centre building for the heat pumps and ancillary equipment, associated infrastructure, landscaping and ecological enhancements. - Construction Environmental Management Plan, Biodiversity Gain Plan, Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Existing)
17 Mar 2026DC/26/1059/CLE
North End Farm Bungalow Hinton Road Darsham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3QSEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) - Residential bungalow and land

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
17 Mar 2026DC/26/1056/TCA
7 Bell Close Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AZEast Suffolk

1no. Walnut (T1 on plan) - Fell

Pending
Small
Full Application
16 Mar 2026DC/26/1013/FUL
Kelsale Place Cottage Main Road Kelsale Cum Carlton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2RDEast Suffolk

To return the property to its historic 2 cottages with internal alterations and extension to smaller north cottage to make it more suitable for modern use. Two storey side and rear extension with small single storey rear extension.

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed)
16 Mar 2026DC/26/1015/CLP
Barn Cottage House Mill Lane Stratford St Andrew Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1LHEast Suffolk

Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Conversion of existing integral garage to form new habitable space, including insertion of new glazed windows into existing garage door opening, removal of existing rear log store and roof, and insertion of new glazed opening in rear wall, all as described on the attached drawings.

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees under TPO
16 Mar 2026DC/26/1019/TPO
2 Fairfield House Gardens Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DLEast Suffolk

1no. Acacia (T1 on plan) - Crown thin by up to 20% and crown reduce by up to 1 metre to balance