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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
1,727Searchable applications
325Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 1,070 approved or refused records
137Refused applications

933 approved · 137 refused · 45 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Planning information Planning and building controlLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application adviceConservation areas Listed buildings and conservation areas

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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.

More application records

  1. Awaiting decisionDC/26/01609

    Full Planning Application - Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and detached garage.

    Beach View Walnut Tree Lane Harkstead IP9 1BS

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  2. GrantedDC/26/01611

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/00745 - Conditions 2 (Materials), 9 (Air Source heat Pumps) and 11 (Boundary Treatments)

    20 Tye Green Glemsford Sudbury CO10 7RH

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  3. DecidedDC/26/01619

    Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 2 No. Conifer (T1 and T2)

    Hillcrest 38 The Street Brettenham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7QP

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  4. GrantedDC/26/01622

    Full Planning Application - Renovation and extension of existing indoor pool, conversion of existing double garage into changing rooms, and the ability to private hire the facility to the community.

    Pear Tree Cottage Lavenham Road Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SE

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  5. GrantedDC/26/01627

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04034 - Condition 2 (Materials and Finishes)

    The Hall Hall Road Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9QX

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  6. Awaiting decisionDC/26/01631

    Full Planning Application - Change of Use from a C2 6-Bedroom Residential Bungalow into 2 No. Self-Contained Temporary Accommodation Units

    15 Foxhall Close East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RW

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  7. GrantedDC/26/01636

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03157 - Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 5 (Access Details)

    Stones Throw The Drift East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6XR

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  8. DecidedDC/26/01638

    Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Mature Lime tree (Tilia species) intention to retain and preserve it where possible. substantial crown reduction aimed at reducing mechanical stress, mitigating risk to the property and nearby services, and allowing the tree to be retained safely in the long term.

    Waldingfield Lodge The Street Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TJ

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  9. GrantedDC/26/01641

    Householder Application - Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array in the garden

    The Hermitage Quintons Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RB

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  10. GrantedDC/26/01642

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04428 - Conditions 6 (Foul Water Management), 7 (Amended waste management) and 8 (Construction Management Strategy)

    Oak Meadows Woodlands Road Raydon Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5QA

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  11. RefusedDC/26/01648

    Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/23/04860 dated 28.03.2024 (Allowed under Appeal Decision APP/D3505/W/24/3342216 dated 14/01/2025) Town and Country Planning Act 1990.-Erection of 1no detached dwelling - To vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) as per submitted plans/documents.

    Hop Hall Somerton Road Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4NA

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  12. GrantedDC/26/01651

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/00077 - The proposed amendment results in a minor increase to the external footprint of the building, to accommodate a slightly thicker wall construction and wider plant room. The wall build-up has been amended from PIR insulation to Rockwool insulation, a more sustainable alternative, which resulted in a small increase in wall thickness with no material change to the building's appearance. The increase in plant room width is to facilitate the installation of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit. With the slight footprint increase, this has also increased the ridge height marginally.

    Plot 5 Land At Hadleigh Road Elmsett Suffolk

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  13. RefusedDC/26/01655

    Householder Application - Erection of first floor extension to front and rear Erection of single storey ground floor front extension. Change of facing materials.

    Five Firs The Street East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6TD

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  14. GrantedDC/26/01662

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/04033 (subsequenlty approved under Appeal A ref 6004166)- Request for approval to move the gates further away from the carriageway (Hall Road, previously Potland Lane), to include a post and parcel box located in front of a new brick wall constructed using Camtech Anglian Red handmade bricks as previously approved and used for the wall dividing the original yard at the Hall and elsewhere in many other parts of the development. The provision of a small pedestrian gate using materials to match the main gates between the existing wall at the south end of the gates and the proposed location of the southern gate post.

    The Hall Hall Road Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9QX

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  15. GrantedDC/26/01664

    Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/22/04205 dated 20.10.2022 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of 2no single storey side extensions (following demolition of existing porch), a first floor balcony, and alterations to existing outbuilding. To Vary Condition 2 (Approved plans and documents).

    Hall Farm Mill Lane Chattisham IP8 3PX

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  16. GrantedDC/26/01666

    Application for Listed Building Consent. Extend the overall height of the chimney to 1.8m. Add fencing to the garden.

    Smithy Cottage The Tye Alpheton CO10 9BN

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  17. GrantedDC/26/01667

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04385 - Condition 3 (Materials)

    Owl Cottage The Street Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TN

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  18. GrantedDC/26/01671

    Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order BT37/G1 - T1, T2 & T3 - Fell owing to decayed condition.

    Clematis Cottage Nedging Road Nedging With Naughton Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7HW

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  19. RefusedDC/26/01673

    Householder Application - Erection of a Front Porch with garage on the side of the building.

    Chadacre Whitesfield East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6SP

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  20. GrantedDC/26/01678

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00105 - Condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement)

    44 Silver Leys Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2BS

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  21. GrantedDC/26/01699

    Submission of Details reserved by Requirement 4(1)(a) Construction Environmental Management Plan for Stage 4.2 pursuant to The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024

    The National Grid (Bramford To Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024

    Received 21 Apr 2026
  22. GrantedDC/26/01701

    Householder Application - Erection of a First floor extension to provide a family bathroom and larger bedroom, single storey porch extension at front of dwelling.

    4 Rectory Road Whatfield Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6QU

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  23. GrantedDC/26/01704

    Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/02221 dated 09/07/2025 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Conversion of garage to additional living space. To vary condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) as per submitted plans and documents.

    11 Laurel Drive Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9ER

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  24. RefusedDC/26/01710

    Full Planning Application - Erection of 1No. Self-build Dwelling

    Land East Of Oriel Hibbs Green Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QG

    Received 22 Apr 2026

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