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Babergh District Council
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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
1,730Searchable applications
325Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 1,072 approved or refused records
137Refused applications

935 approved · 137 refused · 45 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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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More application records

  1. GrantedDC/26/01711

    Householder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing porch and lean to

    Vine Cottage Alton Green Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RN

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  2. GrantedDC/26/01713

    Householder Application - Erection of a rear extension and internal alterations.

    Braham Hall Brantham Hill Brantham Manningtree Suffolk CO11 1NN

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  3. GrantedDC/26/01714

    Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a rear extension and internal alterations.

    Braham Hall Brantham Hill Brantham Manningtree Suffolk CO11 1NN

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  4. Awaiting decisionDC/26/01717

    Full Planning Application - Conversion and extension of Grade II* barn to create 1No. residential dwelling (self-build) along with associated access and landscaping.

    Peppertree Farm House Cooks Green Hitcham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7NY

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  5. Awaiting decisionDC/26/01718

    Application for Listed Building Consent - Conversion and extension of Grade II* listed barn to create 1No. residential dwelling (self-build) along with associated access and landscaping.

    Peppertree Farm House Cooks Green Hitcham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7NY

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  6. GrantedDC/26/01719

    Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/05604 dated 13/02/2026 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of a single-storey, flat-roof extension, construction of a two bay garage to the side of the existing dwelling, External alterations of re-painting the render and windows, over cladding the rear wing of the building, replacing damaged window frames, and upgrading the glazing to slimline double glazing, and Widening the driveway entrance from the highway. To vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) Condition 2 to be varied to substitute the approved drawings with updated drawings reflecting the minor amendments.

    Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  7. GrantedDC/26/01724

    Application for Listed Building Consent - The proposed replacement of 1no. external door (retrospective)

    Bower House Tye Polstead Suffolk CO6 5DD

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  8. GrantedDC/26/01735

    Planning Application. Construction of micro energy storage project.

    Verge At Church Field Road By Waldingfield Road Chilton CO10 2DZ

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  9. GrantedDC/26/01738

    Householder Application - Retrospective works to refurbish parts of the house and for works within the domestic garden

    Barn Cottage Barn Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9RB

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  10. GrantedDC/26/01739

    Application for Listed Building Consent - Retrospective application for works to refurbish parts of the house and for works within the domestic garden

    Barn Cottage Barn Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9RB

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  11. DecidedDC/26/01744

    Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of 1 No. 10m pole

    Os The Laurels Upper Street Layham Layham

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  12. GrantedDC/26/01748

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01126 - Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), 8 (Dust Control) and 9 (Construction Management Plan)

    Chestnut Cottage The Street Kettlebaston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7QA

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  13. GrantedDC/26/01751

    Full Planning Application - Change of use of barn to 1 No. self build/custom build dwelling following approval DC/25/05184, alteration to original approval to allow for a symmetrical roof design.

    Brookland Farm Brantham Hill Brantham Manningtree Suffolk CO11 1ST

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  14. Awaiting decisionDC/26/01755

    Full Planning Application - Erection of 7 No. dwellings with associated vehicular access and external works.

    Geest House Hadleigh Road Sproughton IP2 0DH

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  15. GrantedDC/26/01759

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02747 -Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy)

    Cocks Green House Mills Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AD

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  16. DecidedDC/26/01760

    Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - A01, remove acer trees and laurel bush and replace with new hedging offset from the retaining wall. A02, remove the buddlejah bush and replace with a new native tree and new boundary hedge. A03 Hedging plants left untouched for approximately 10 years, it is proposed to remove the conifer and laurel bush and replace with a new boundary hedge (red robin or similar). A04, remove and replace with a new boundary hedge (red robin or similar).

    Land To The West Of Mill Street, Directly Adjacent To The North Side Of The Mill Stream.

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  17. GrantedDC/26/01761

    Planning Application. Amalgamation of 2no semi-detached cottages into one dwelling, including the demolition of rear additions and construction of a single storey rear extension. Replacement windows and the relocation of entrance doors. One new rooflight. Air source heat pump replacing oil boiler. Rear terrace and landscaping.

    Willow Cottage 32 Stone Street Boxford CO10 5NR

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  18. GrantedDC/26/01762

    Application for Listed Building Consent. Amalgamation of two listed semi-detached cottages into one dwelling, including the demolition of the existing rear additions and the construction of a new single storey rear extension. Replacement windows and the relocation of entrance doors. One new rooflight. Minor internal layout alterations. Air source heat pump system in place of oil boiler system. Rear terrace and landscaping.

    Willow Cottage 32 Stone Street Boxford CO10 5NR

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  19. GrantedDC/26/01763

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/05461 - To change to the wording of Planning Condition 02 and the list of approved drawings/documents in Section A.

    Ormiston Sudbury Academy Tudor Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NW

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  20. GrantedDC/26/01772

    Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 DC/25/05605 dated 13/02/2026 - - Erection of a single-storey, flat-roof extension, construction of a two bay garage to the side of the existing dwelling, Internal alterations to partitions and doors and external alterations of re-painting the render and windows, over cladding the rear wing of the building, replacing damaged window frames, and upgrading the glazing to slimline double glazing, and Widening the driveway entrance from the highway. To vary Condtion 2 (Approved Plans/Documents) and to remove Condition 4 (Fenestration) -to allow Condition 2 to be varied substituting the approved drawings with updated drawings reflecting the minor amendments. Condition 4 to not re-imposed, as fenestration details have now been provided.

    Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  21. GrantedDC/26/01782

    Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act for DC/25/00635 (Householder extensions) for the variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans and documents)

    Red House Barn Ipswich Road Nedging With Naughton IP7 7BN

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  22. GrantedDC/26/01783

    Application for Listed Building Consent - Remove concrete render on east facing elevation and south facing gable end. Insert any necessary structural supports. Repair any damaged timbers. Brick and point up to sole plate(if a new plate is required). Traditional soft red bricks and lime mortar. Insulate between studwork, Hepm crete mix. Hemp cretencan be used as substrate for lime render if a minimum of 70mm thickness over the face of timbers can be achieved. If it cannot, We //would propose using softwood cut timber lathes. Douglas fir or Larch. Lime plaster internal, and lime render external supplied by Best of lime Ltd using warmcote then limecote system to achieve additional insulation and a total of 20mm render for sufficient weather proofing. finished with traditional lime wash paint.

    The Stone Felsham Road Thorpe Morieux Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0PH

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/01784

    Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T001 Reduce and shape the crown by 25% (up to 1.5m). T002 Reduce and shape the upper crown by 25% (up to 1.5m). T003 Remove 1x lower branch over path/wall.T004 Prune back on the garden side only by 2-3m to give clearance over the vegetable garden.

    Edge Hall 2 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  24. GrantedDC/26/01785

    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/05241 - Conditions 3 (Landscaping and Boundary Treatment), 5 (Materials), 7 (Cycle Storage), 8 (Bin storage and Presentation), 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 11 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Strategy)

    Hawthorns Calais Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JA

    Received 27 Apr 2026

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