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Babergh District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Babergh District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,632Searchable applications
323Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 999 approved or refused records
126Refused applications

873 approved · 126 refused · 41 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Oct 2023 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas58 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. GrantedDC/23/04588

    Full Planning Application - Continued use of land for keeping of animals (in line with the on-site zoo licence), retention of enclosure fencing, animal house and engineering operations for regrading land and excavation of pools.

    Jimmys Farm Pannington Hall Pannington Hall Lane Wherstead Suffolk

    Received 2 Oct 2023
  2. GrantedDC/23/05455

    Full Planning Application - Retention of 4 No wall mounted condenser units (in security cages).

    Glemsford Surgery Lion Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF

    Received 23 Nov 2023
  3. GrantedDC/24/03193

    Full Planning Application under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the continued use of woodland and land for alternative education and special education needs. Continued use of four timber buildings and two timber shelters, provision of access track for that purpose.

    Holly Farm East End Lane East Bergholt CO7 6XA

    Received 17 Jul 2024
  4. GrantedDC/25/00917

    Planning Application - Demolition of existing industrial buildings and construction of a three storey building to form a Care Home for Older People (Class use C2) with associated works, car/cycle parking, amenity space and landscaping.

    Gregory Mills Weavers Lane Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1BB

    Received 27 Feb 2025
  5. RefusedDC/25/03059

    Householder Planning Application - Erection of single storey rear and side extensions; Erection of porch; Replacement roof to form first floor accommodation and associated alterations including chimney stack removals

    Kilmorey Shotley Road Erwarton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1LF

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  6. GrantedDC/25/03282

    Full Planning Application - Change of use of the former HSBC bank premises into a mixed-use development comprising three retail units, two flats, and a single dwelling.

    43 - 45 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2ER

    Received 22 Jul 2025
  7. GrantedDC/25/03283

    Application for Listed Buidling Consent - For works to facilitate the change of use of the former HSBC bank premises into a mixed-use development comprising three retail units, two flats, and a single dwelling.

    43 - 45 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk

    Received 22 Jul 2025
  8. DecidedDC/25/03427

    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) - Use of land as a caravan and tent camping site

    Caravan Site Rushbanks Farm Bures Road Nayland With Wissington Suffolk

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  9. RefusedDC/25/03647

    Application for Outline Planning Permission (All matters reserved) - Demolition of existing garages and construction of a three-storey residential building comprising ground floor parking and two upper floors containing flats, with associated access and bin/cycle storage.

    Garages Gregory Street Sudbury CO10 1AZ

    Received 15 Aug 2025
  10. GrantedDC/25/03824

    Application for Outline Planning Permission (Access points to be considered, all other matters reserved) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - for the erection of up to 4 No Single Storey Dwellings including a New Private Access Drive from Red House Lane

    Kelryan House Red House Lane Great Cornard Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0JB

    Received 28 Aug 2025
  11. GrantedDC/25/03860

    Full Planning Application - Erection of single storey extension to hall lounge area with a reconfigured entrance area.

    Community Centre Timperleys Hintlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3PS

    Received 1 Sept 2025
  12. GrantedDC/25/04172

    Householder Application - Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extension.

    41 Water Street Lavenham CO10 9RN

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  13. GrantedDC/25/04428

    Full Planning Application - Erection of 1 no. L-shaped stable block containing five stables, a hay store and tack room, together with an extension to the existing m�nage.

    Oak Meadows Woodlands Road Raydon IP7 5QA

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  14. GrantedDC/25/04436

    Application for Listed Building Consent. Re-roof damaged tiles and internal and external repairs and alterations as per Schedule of Works.

    The White Horse The Street Hitcham IP7 7NQ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  15. Awaiting decisionDC/25/04727

    Full Planning Application - Siting of 7 no. pitches on existing Gypsy and Traveller site, communal dayroom, associated hardstanding; redesign of permitted site layout and construction of dayroom.

    Rosefield Highlands Road Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7QQ

    Received 23 Oct 2025
  16. GrantedDC/25/04802

    Householder Application - Erection of two storey rear and first floor side extension following demolition of conservatory and construction of detached garage.

    2A The Strand Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8NL

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  17. GrantedDC/25/04825

    Planning Application. Change of use of land and siting of 3no glamping pods for overnight guest use, external decking areas, grass-grid footpaths, parking/turning area on existing hardstanding, package treatment plant and associated works.

    Moreves Barn Badley Road Great Waldingfield CO10 0RY

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  18. GrantedDC/25/04888

    Application for Listed Building Consent - Proposed refurbishment to bottom area of front and rear roof, together with replacement guttering (to match existing) to front & rear elevations.

    19 Westgate Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9DS

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  19. GrantedDC/25/04941

    Full Planning Application - Insertion of Replacement Windows.

    St Marys Woodlands Road Holbrook IP9 2PS

    Received 7 Nov 2025
  20. GrantedDC/25/04984

    Full Planning Application - Change of use from arable agricultural land to Birds of Prey displays, Experiences and Small Reptile Exhibits), including visitor parking, aviaries, reptile and reception buildings.

    Land At Audley End Melford Road Lawshall Suffolk

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  21. GrantedDC/25/04994

    Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor side extension.

    67 Cordell Place Long Melford CO10 9EW

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  22. GrantedDC/25/05078

    Full Planning Application - Extension to existing building (Class E (g)).

    Landfill Systems Ltd Crowcroft Road Industrial Estate Crowcroft Road Nedging With Naughton Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7HR

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  23. GrantedDC/25/05098

    Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of an Electric Vehicle Charger at rear of the property.

    The Old Rectory Rectory Hill East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6TH

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  24. GrantedDC/25/05122

    Householder Application - Demolition of existing extension and conservatory to rear of property. New extension to rear of property in addition to a conversion and extension of attached garage into an annexe with green roof. Addition of external wall insulation with render and new windows to existing property

    Holly House Ipswich Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6NY

    Received 20 Nov 2025

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