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Full Planning Application - Change of use from F1 to a mixed use class comprising Class E(f), Class F1 and Class F2. - We propose to use the space for Little Tree Huggers new home. Little Tree Huggers is a Hygge-Waldorf inspired education hub, hosting a small Nursery, a Waldorf inspired Kindergarten and a hub for families who home educate. We also plan to run groups, classes, workshops, social gatherings and events.

Long Melford Library Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JT

Awaiting decisionReference: DC/26/00887Babergh District Council

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Application location

Long Melford Library Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JT

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
3 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
12 May 2026
Local authority
Babergh District Council

Application overview

Full Planning Application - Change of use from F1 to a mixed use class comprising Class E(f), Class F1 and Class F2. - We propose to use the space for Little Tree Huggers new home. Little Tree Huggers is a Hygge-Waldorf inspired education hub, hosting a small Nursery, a Waldorf inspired Kindergarten and a hub for families who home educate. We also plan to run groups, classes, workshops, social gatherings and events.

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/00887
Alternative references
PP-14748430
Ward
Long Melford
Parish
Long Melford

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LONG MELFORD PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF8 Oct 2026View
LONG MELFORD PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF8 Oct 2026View
LONG MELFORD PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF4 Sept 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF3 Sept 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF3 Sept 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF1 Sept 2026View
ENFORCEMENT RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF1 Sept 2026View
GENERAL COMMENTGeneral Comment · PDF28 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF28 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF28 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF28 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF27 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF27 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF27 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF27 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF26 Aug 2026View
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: NOISE/ODOUR/LIGHT/SMOKE RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF26 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF25 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF25 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF25 Aug 2026View
HERITAGE RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF25 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF24 Aug 2026View
REVISED PLANNING STATEMENTReport · PDF24 Aug 2026View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF24 Aug 2026View
NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13Additional Information · PDF24 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF10 Aug 2026View
APPLICANTS RESPONSE TO NEIGHBOUR COMMENTS ON THE CLARIFICATION OF OUR OPERATIONAdditional Information · PDF13 Jul 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF12 Jul 2026View
GENERAL COMMENTSPublic Comment · PDF10 Jul 2026View
GENERAL COMMENTSPublic Comment · PDF10 Jul 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF9 Jul 2026View
OBJECTIONObjection Comment · PDF7 Jul 2026View
ENV. RESPONSE - NOISE/ODOUR/LIGHT/SMOKEConsultee Comment · PDF22 May 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF22 May 2026View
ACOUSTIC REPORTReport · PDF12 May 2026View
HIGHWAYS RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF8 May 2026View
MSDC ASSETS OF COMMUNITY VALUEConsultee Comment · PDF6 May 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF27 Apr 2026View
ENV RESPONSE NOISE ODOUR LIGHT AND SMOKEConsultee Comment · PDF24 Apr 2026View
HERITAGE RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF23 Apr 2026View
APPLICANT RESPONSE TO COMMENTSAdditional Information · PDF17 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF16 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF14 Apr 2026View
ADDITIONAL HIGHWAYS INFORMATION FROM APPLICANTAdditional Information · PDF13 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF13 Apr 2026View
THE OLD COTTAGE LITTLE ST MARYS LONG MELFORD SUDBURY SUFFOLK CO10 9LQObjection Comment · PDF10 Apr 2026View
LONG MELFORD PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF9 Apr 2026View
SCC HIGHWAYS COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF8 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTSObjection Comment · PDF8 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF7 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF1 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF1 Apr 2026View
OBJECTION COMMENTObjection Comment · PDF1 Apr 2026View
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: NOISE/ODOUR/LIGHT/SMOKEConsultee Comment · PDF24 Mar 2026View
ENFORCEMENT RESPONSEConsultee Comment · PDF24 Mar 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF17 Mar 2026View
LTH PLANNING STATEMENTReport17 Mar 2026View
FLOOR LAYOUT PLANDrawing · PDF17 Mar 2026View
FLOOD RISK MAP SHOWING SWFAdditional Information · PDF13 Mar 2026View
FLOOD RISK INFORMATION FOR SITEAdditional Information · PDF13 Mar 2026View
LOCATIONPLANDrawing Superseded · PDF3 Mar 2026View
SITE PLAN 1 - 200Drawing · PDF3 Mar 2026View

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