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DC/26/02196ApproveLast updated 09/08/2026, 09:45

An application has been made to establish the lawful use of a parcel of land as residential garden land, supported by photographic and historical evidence.

The site has reportedly been maintained as a garden for over two decades.

Lawful Development Certificate Existing
Grove Lane, Stowmarket IP14

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Full Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Retention of use Land as residential garden land - The Land in question in this application has been garden for at least several decades. Evidence includes a statement by the person who maintained the garden for 25 plus years and photographic evidence of land use from Google Earth over the last 26 years. This is clearly shows the pond and trees and boundary of the garden at Grove Farmhouse.

Application Timeline

Application Registered15/05/2026
Application Validated26/05/2026
Decision Made04/08/2026
Decision Issued04/08/2026
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Physical construction works
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Change of use
The application seeks a change of use for the site.

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