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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 dates7,223Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 4,806 approved or refused records
332Refused applications
4,474 approved · 332 refused · 515 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Dec 2021 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/24/1649/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - One Ash (circled on plan) removal of protruding limb on south side
Land Rear Of 17 Market Hill Clare Suffolk CO10 8NN
Received 11 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1650/ADV
Application for advertisement consent - a. two externally illuminated fascia signs b. one non-illuminated retractable awning c. one externally illuminated hanging sign
Unit 2 Lark Grange Local Centre Lady Miriam Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1651/HH
Householder planning application - a. demolition of existing porch to front elevation b. infill of window to rear elevation c. single storey rear extension d. replacement windows to all elevations e. slate roof to replace existing f. render to all elevations of existing structure g. hard standing and parking area
The Lodge Folley Road Hundon Suffolk CO10 8EY
Received 12 Nov 2024 - WithdrawnDC/24/1652/HH
Householder planning application - front porch
14 Saxon Hall Road Kentford Suffolk CB8 7FX
Received 11 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1653/FUL
Planning application - Change of use from shop (class E) to tattoo studio (sui generis)
16 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8LB
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1654/HH
Householder planning application - a. removal of flue from rear of outbuilding b. installation of flue to side of outbuilding c. solar panels to rear of outbuilding d. replacement of window to Juliet balcony on side elevation of outbuilding
Sandpit Cottage Cains Hill Stoke By Clare Suffolk CO10 8HU
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1655/TCA
Trees in Conservation Area Notification - One Plum (marked T1 on plan) reduce width spread by 2 metres
The Old Bank House 18 Market Hill Clare Suffolk CO10 8NN
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1656/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Yew (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to one metre
23 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Received 12 Nov 2024 - WithdrawnDC/24/1657/LB
Application for listed building consent - two bay cart lodge and store
The Old Rectory Hargrave Road Little Saxham Suffolk IP29 5LH
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1658/FUL
Planning application - two storey rear extensions (following demolition of existing extensions) with first floor bridge extension to interconnect 13 and 14 Church Street to facilitate the use of the properties as a single dwelling
13 And 14 Church Street Withersfield Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7SG
Received 13 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1659/LB
Listed building application - a. two storey rear extensions (following demolition of existing extensions) with first floor bridge extension to interconnect 13 and 14 Church Street to facilitate the use of the properties as a single dwelling b. removal of modern chimney c. removal of dormer to create new opening at first floor level to connect the dwellings
13 And 14 Church Street Withersfield Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7SG
Received 13 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1660/FUL
Planning application - change of use of land for equestrian use and construction of domestic stables
North Lodge Fornham Park Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6TT
Received 13 Nov 2024 - DecidedDCON(H)/13/0408
Application to discharge conditions 17 (construction method statement) and condition 22 (construction waste) of DC/13/0408/OUT
Hatchfield Farm Fordham Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7XL
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1661/LB
Application for listed building consent - a. roof mounted solar panel array to outbuilding b. open fronted cart shed
Little Vendas Farm The Green Depden Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4BY
Received 12 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1663/HH
Householder planning application - installation of four rooflights
43 Yew Drive Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AB
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1664/VAR
Planning application - variation of condition 2 of DC/23/1862/HH to enable use of amended plans for a. replacement thatch roof to existing cottage b. replacement render to existing cottage c. renovation of windows of existing cottage d. rear one and half and single storey extensions (following demolition of existing single storey extensions)
Gate House Cottage School Road Risby Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6RQ
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1665/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Black Poplar (T1 on plan) reduce lower crown by up to 4 metres, focusing on the over extended limbs
Grange Farm, Orchard Cottage Bury Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LX
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1666/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) reduce height by 1.5 metres and reduce crown spread by one metre on all aspects
The Gingerbread Cottage 1 Southgate Green Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 2BL
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1667/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Apple (indicated on plan) overall crown reduction by one metre
3 Larks Gate Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6HY
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1668/HH
Householder planning application - cart lodge and access ramp to front
Southview Duke Street Stanton Suffolk IP31 2AB
Received 15 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1669/HH
Householder planning application - rear extension
27 Pigeon Lane Fornham All Saints Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JP
Received 14 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1670/TPO
TPO 259 (1975) tree preservation order - three Oaks and three Beech (indicated on plan in area A7 of order) reduce the height and spread of trees by up to two metres
Anglian Water Water Lane/Lower Street Cavendish Suffolk
Received 15 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1671/TPO
TPO 030 (1960) tree preservation order - one Ash (T1 on plan within A5 on order) fell
The Laurels Parklands Green Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6UH
Received 15 Nov 2024 - DecidedDC/24/1672/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Holly (T1 on plan) coppice
12 Eastgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XX
Received 15 Nov 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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