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Valley Farm Lowestoft Road Hopton-on-sea NR31 9AW
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Council sourceConversion of 2no. barns used for domestic storage, and associated alterations, to create 2no. residential dwellings (1no. 3-bedroom and 1no. 4-bedroom units). Hip-to-gable extension to roof of existing single storey barn, and enclosure of private garden areas and associated development.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| EcologyDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| ConservationDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Further information from Agent following Heritage ResponsePlanning App - Further Information | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| BNG Metric Calculation Tool V2.0Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| 6038 Post-Development Habitat Maps 1-3 V2.0Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| 6038 Figure 1 - Site Location & Survey Area MapPlanning App - Other Supporting Documents | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| 6038 Baseline Habitat Map 1 & 2 V2.0Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| Conservation OfficerDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 18 Mar 2026 | View |
| Environmental HealthDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Natural Environment TeamDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| ParishDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 4 Mar 2026 | View |
| Essex & Suffolk WaterDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Essex & Suffolk Water - Conditions for working near apparatusDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Essex & Suffolk Water 13.01.26DC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Essex & Suffolk Water mapDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site Notice MapDC Planning App - Site Notice | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| DC Planning App - Site NoticeDC Planning App - Site Notice | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| HighwaysDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| DC Planning App - Site NoticeDC Planning App - Site Notice | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Anglian WaterDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Water Management AllianceDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| heritage perspectivePlanning App - Further Information | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Design & Access Statement Rev B (November 2025)Planning App - Design and Access Statement | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0020B Elevations as ExistingPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0500C Site Plan as ProposedPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0510B Plans as ProposedPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0550B Elevations as ProposedPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0001B Site Location PlanPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0005C Site Plan as ExistingPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1423-0010B Plans as ExistingPlanning App - Revised Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Drainage StrategyPlanning App - Other Supporting Documents | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| ConservationDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response - National HighwaysDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| ParishDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| Site Notice MapDC Planning App - Site Notice | 22 Jan 2026 | View |
| HighwaysDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 22 Jan 2026 | View |
| DC Planning App - Site NoticeDC Planning App - Site Notice | 22 Jan 2026 | View |
| Natural Environment TeamDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 16 Jan 2026 | View |
| DC Planning App - Site NoticeDC Planning App - Site Notice | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Anglian WaterDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Environment AgencyDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Water Management AllianceDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| BNG Metric V2-0Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Water Efficiency StatementPlanning App - Other Supporting Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Planning Statement Rev 2.0Planning App - Planning Statement | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0005B Site Plan as ExistingPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0500B Site Plan as ProposedPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0510A Floor Plans as ProposedPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0550A Elevations as ProposedPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| 1423-0560 Lighting Scheme as ProposedPlanning App - Plans | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0010A Floor Plans as ExistingPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0020A Elevations as ExistingPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0500A Site Plan as ProposedPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0001A Site Location PlanPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED 1423-0005A Site Plan as ExistingPlanning App - Plans Superseded | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Structural Assessment Part3Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Structural Assessment Part2Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Structural Assessment Part1 (report ref 0580/STR RevA, dated July 2025)Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Foul Drainage Assessment Report (report ref 8.3153-CCL-ZZ-XX-RP-C-4901 RevP.01, dated November 25)Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Ecological Impact Assessment (November 2025)Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Accessible & Adaptable Housing StatementPlanning App - Other Supporting Documents | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| Habitat Regulations AssessmentPlanning App - Habitat Regulation Assessment | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Design & Access Statement RevA (November 2025)Planning App - Design and Access Statement | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| DC Planning App - New Application FormDC Planning App - New Application Form | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
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