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West Suffolk Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for West Suffolk Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates6,800Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 4,552 approved or refused records
317Refused applications
4,235 approved · 317 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Dec 2021 to 6 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and building regulationsPre-application advice Pre-application adviceConservation areas Conservation areas and appraisalsArticle 4 directions Buildings conservation and Article 4 Directions
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriescustomer.services@westsuffolk.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas48 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
- DecidedDC/24/0223/HH
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
6 Dalhams Poole Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8BE
Received 12 Feb 2024 - WithdrawnDC/24/0224/VAR
Planning application - variation of conditions 2 and 23 of application DC/22/0105/FUL to substitute the Energy Strategy and the Site Plan, which shows the omission of the GSHP array and location of ASHP enclosure
Breckey Ley Old Town Lane Nowton Suffolk IP29 5LT
Received 12 Feb 2024 - DecidedNMA(A)/22/0105
Non material amendment to DC/22/0105/FUL - to replace drawing number 2015-PL-203A with drawing number 2015-PL-203C to allow the reduction in building height and reduction of timber cladding with increase in extent of reclaimed brickwork
Breckey Ley Old Town Lane Nowton Suffolk IP29 5LT
Received 12 Feb 2024 - DecidedDCON(A)/23/0386
Application to discharge condition 6 (ecological enhancement) of DC/23/0386/FUL
Agricultural Building Bilfri Dairy Felsham Road Bradfield St George Suffolk
Received 12 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0225/FUL
Planning application - a. change of use of first floor hot food takeaway (sui generis) to 2no. residential flats (C3) b. door to front elevation
10-12 High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AL
Received 12 Feb 2024 - DecidedDCON(C)/23/0239
Application to discharge condition 4 (foul water drainage) of DC/23/0239/FUL
Suffolk Business Park Rougham Tower Avenue Rougham Suffolk
Received 12 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0226/FUL
Planning application - extension of existing single storey maintenance equipment storage building
All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0227/FUL
Planning application - Rear extension with a new access and additional parking
Norderstedt House 88 James Carter Road Mildenhall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 7DE
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0228/HH
Householder planning application - a. single storey front and side extensions b. extension to existing parking area c external insulated render cladding to main house d. timber cladding to existing roof dormer and porch e. alterations to existing fenestration
14 Fountains Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 2EY
Received 12 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0229/LB
Application for listed building consent - a. installation of metal straps, ties and support structure to tie and stabilise existing facade b. patch render repairs
34-36 Waggon And Horses Public House High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8LB
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0230/LB
Application for listed building consent - Replacement of non historic internal timber cabinetry, internal refurbishment and decorations
34-36 Waggon And Horses Public House High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8LB
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0231/TPO
TPO 180(1993) tree preservation order - one Sycamore (T1 on plan G8 on order) remove middle stem and reduce height of remaining stems by three metres; one Ash (T2 on plan, G8 on order) overall crown reduction by up to three and a half metres; one Walnut (T3 on plan, G4 on order) reduce branches on southern aspect overhanging boundary back to previous reduction points and shape to provide space to T2.
19 And 29 Downing Close Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7HU
Received 14 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0232/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Malus (T1 on plan) reduce to previous pruning points.
96 York Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3EG
Received 13 Feb 2024 - WithdrawnDC/24/0233/FUL
Planning application - a. one dwelling with new vehicular access b. conversion of barn to stables with paddock and first floor home gym c. conversion of outhouse to guest accommodation d. conversion of stables to guest accommodation
Jonathans Farm Newmarket Road Cowlinge Suffolk
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0234/ADV
Application for advertisement consent - a. two non illuminated fascia signs b. one non illuminated hanging sign
19-20 Brentgovel Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1EB
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0235/TPO
TPO01(1996) Tree preservation order - a. One Silver Birch (T05 on plan within A1 on order) reduce three secondary stems to crown by 1.5 metres; b. one Silver Birch (T6 on plan within A1 on order) fell; d. one Cherry (T23 on plan within T14 on order) fell; e. one Sycamore (T31 on plan within G3 on order) reduce lateral crown branches around lamp; f. one Poplar (G01 on plan and order, tagged as 0134) fell; g. One Poplar (G01 on plan and order) reduce co-dominant stem by up to six metres on North-East corner
Street Record Lime Close, Spearmint Way And Lily Close Red Lodge Suffolk
Received 14 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0236/TPO
TPO 130(1989) and 248(1997) tree preservation order - one Oak (T1 on plan, within A1 on both orders) reduce lowest limb nearest dwelling by up to two metres
29B Drovers Rise Stanton Suffolk IP31 2BW
Received 14 Feb 2024 - DecidedDCON(A)/20/1957
Application to discharge conditions three (later approval of details), six (sample panel) and nine (Timber Framing - Schedule Of Works) of DC/20/1957/LB
Cowlinge Hall Hall Road Cowlinge Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9JJ
Received 6 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0237/FUL
Planning application - installation of electric vehicle charging hub and associated infrastructure
Western Way Retail Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3SP
Received 14 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0238/TPO
TPO 005(1988) tree preservation order - one Walnut (T1 on plan and order) reduce height by three metres to be 12 metres above ground level; reduce lowest branch over neighbouring roof by five metres; lateral crown reduction by two metres
16 West Drive Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7JN
Received 14 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0239/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Goat Willow (T1 on plan) remove lowest 2 branches, reduce in height by approximately 2-2.5 metres and reduce lateral spread by approximately 1.5 metres; one Sycamore (T2 on plan) reduce in height by approximately 1-1.5 metres; one White Beam (T3 on plan) reduce in height by approximately 1 metre; one Lime Tree (T4 on plan) reduce in height by approximately 1 metre and reduce lateral spread 1 metre; one Horse Chestnut (T5 on plan) reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres
The Old School Water Lane Denston Suffolk CB8 8PP
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0240/TPO
TPO 06 (2005) Tree preservation order within G1 of order - a. one Oak (T1) reduce lateral spread over footpath by one metre to lower crown; b. one Sycamore (T2) remove lowest branches over footpath; c. one Oak (T3) reduce lateral spread over footpath by .75 metres; d. one Oak (T4) reduce lateral spread to clear lamppost by 1.5 metres and roof by two metres; e. three Pine (T5, T7 and T10) fell; f. one Pine (T6) reduce to four metres above ground level; g. two Pine (T8, T9) remove secondary stem to main trunk; h. one Pine (T11) remove two lowest branches over road
Street Record Evergreen Way And Clare Close Mildenhall Suffolk
Received 14 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0241/TPO
TPO 248 (1997) - Tree preservation order - one Prunus (T1 on plan, A1 on order) fell; four Hazel (A1 on order), reduce in height to 2 metres above ground level; two Conifer (A1 on order) fell; one Oak (T2 on plan, A1 on order) crown lift to 4.5 metres above ground level; mixed hedge (A1 on order) fell; three Prunus (A1 on order) fell; one Field Maple (T3 on plan, A1 on order) crown lift to 3 metres above ground level; three Cherry (A1 on order) fell; one Field Maple (A1 on order) fell; eight mixed species (A1 on order) fell; one Forsythia hedge (A1 on order) fell: mixed hedge and conifer hedge (A1 on order) fell; three Cypress (T4, T5, G1 on plan, A1 on order) fell; one Silver Birch (T6 on plan, A1 on order) crown lift to 3.5 metres; one Willow (T7 on plan, A1 on order) crown lift to 2.75 metres above ground level; one Maple (T8 on plan, A1 on order) crown reduction to give 1.5 metres clearance to roof; one Ash (T9 on plan, A1 on order) fell
Berkeley Leisure Shepherds Grove Park Stanton Suffolk IP31 2AY
Received 13 Feb 2024 - DecidedDC/24/0242/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - Row of Conifers (G1 on plan) fell
Home Farm The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DS
Received 13 Feb 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Suffolk Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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