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Issue 16, 25th September - 1st October, 2026

Welcome to issue 16 of The Babergh & Mid Suffolk Briefing. A weekly plain-English summary of the public record from Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council: decisions made, money spent, planning applications and open consultations.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

⚠️ HAVE YOUR SAY — Comments on a licence variation for the Hare & Hounds, East Bergholt, close today, 1 October.
⚠️ HAVE YOUR SAY — Electors can ask for elections to fill casual vacancies: Thrandeston Parish Council's notice closes on 1 October, Tattingstone's on 2 October, twelve more parish and town notices close between 6 and 16 October, and a county notice covers the Bosmere Division.
• IN THE CHAMBER — Mid Suffolk Council approved funding decisions for the Chilton Fields pavilion and games area, and resolved that its Leader write to a minister about planning changes.
• IN THE CHAMBER — Babergh's Kingfisher Swimming Pool in Sudbury has been closed by officer decision, with a Cabinet item listed for 10 November.
• IN THE CHAMBER — Mid Suffolk Planning Committee meets on 7 October on five applications, including a Travellers site of up to 18 pitches at Crowfield.
• IN THE CHAMBER — The Joint Audit and Standards Committee added an audit-accuracy risk to the operational risk register.
• JOBS & TENDERS — Minor works contracts for both districts were awarded on 21 September, each valued at £5.75 million excluding VAT over a maximum five-year term.
• PLANNING WATCH — Reserved matters for 252 homes at Ashes Farm, Stowmarket; a Class B2 building at Port One; overflow HGV trailer parking at Eye Airfield.
• COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES — UKHSA reports rising flu and COVID-19 activity nationally, and rotavirus above expected levels.
• THE COUNTDOWN — 548 days to 1 April 2028; the date is suspended while the Government's review takes place.

NUMBER OF THE WEEK: 252 — dwellings in the reserved matters application at Ashes Farm, Stowmarket.

IN THE CHAMBER

MID SUFFOLK COUNCIL NOTES CIFCO REPORT, APPROVES CIL FRAMEWORK CHANGES AND FUNDING FOR CHILTON FIELDS

Mid Suffolk Council met on 24 September 2026. The draft minutes record that it noted the trading activity and performance of CIFCO Capital Ltd for the year to 31 March 2026 (26 votes for); noted that the council's treasury management activity for 2025/26 was in accordance with the approved Treasury Management Strategy and that it complied with all the Treasury Management Indicators (26 votes for); and approved the amendments to the CIL Expenditure Framework arising from its eighth review, together with the Communications Strategy (26 votes for). It approved funding decisions for the Sports and Community Pavilion and multi-use games area at Chilton Fields, Stowmarket (26 votes for; the figures are in Your Money below), and noted the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's annual report for 2025/26 and draft work plan for 2026/27 (25 votes for) and the Joint Audit and Standards Committee's annual report (24 votes for). No petitions, public questions or councillor questions were received.

The council also resolved, by 24 votes for, that the Leader write to the relevant minister about four matters raised in a motion on planning changes: the end of government funding for neighbourhood plans; the removal, under the national scheme of delegation, of councillors' ability to call in applications in their ward; clarity on the introduction of spatial development strategies before the authority needed to prepare them is formed; and the change from "settlement boundaries" to "settlements" in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Source: Mid Suffolk Council, 24 September 2026 — agenda and draft minutes

JOINT AUDIT AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE NOTES AUDIT REBUILD REPORTS AND ADDS A RISK

The Joint Audit and Standards Committee met on 28 September 2026. It noted EY's "Rebuilding Audit Assurance — The Path to an Unqualified Opinion" reports for Babergh and for Mid Suffolk, noted management's response to the risk assessment findings, and noted progress on the Finance Action Plan. It also resolved that an additional risk be added to the operational risk register — that the statement of accounts is accurate and prepared to a good standard — and that an action plan for the audit rebuild be brought to the committee alongside the existing Finance Action Plan.

Source: Joint Audit and Standards Committee, 28 September 2026 — agenda and draft minutes; Report JAC/26/11 — Rebuilding Audit Assurance

KINGFISHER SWIMMING POOL, SUDBURY, CLOSED BY OFFICER DECISION

Babergh's Director for Property, Development and Regeneration decided on 16 September 2026 "to close Kingfisher Swimming Pool due to significant health and safety concerns". The decision record, published on 25 September, states that the decision is not a key decision and is not subject to call-in. It records that the alternative of keeping the pool open with an inspection regime was rejected because of difficulties in inspecting concealed deteriorating areas and because the survey evidence could not guarantee people's safety. The council's news release of 17 September states that the pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury has been closed, after surveys showed that it requires a complete rebuild. The Forthcoming Decisions List now carries an item, "Kingfisher Swimming Pool Update and Next Steps", for Babergh Cabinet on 10 November 2026; part of it is marked exempt.

Source: BDC Officer Decisions — Kingfisher Swimming Pool; Babergh District Council news, 17 September 2026; Forthcoming Decisions List V501 — Babergh Cabinet

MID SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMITTEE, 7 OCTOBER: FIVE APPLICATIONS ON THE AGENDA

The Mid Suffolk Planning Committee meets at 9.30am on Wednesday 7 October 2026 in the Frink Room, Endeavour House, Ipswich; the meeting will not be livestreamed. The agenda, published on 29 September, lists five applications: change of use of land to the rear of The Rose Inn, Debenham Road, Crowfield, to a Travellers site with up to 18 pitches, each with one static caravan, one day room and one touring caravan (DC/25/03043); continuation for a temporary period of two years of the use of an existing temporary bridge as a temporary works access to a residential development site off Low Road, Debenham (DC/26/03403); demolition of six bungalows and erection of five houses at 1–6 Harleston Corner, Harleston (DC/26/01740); approval of reserved matters (appearance, scale and layout) for 15 small warehouse units on Phase 2, Plot 15 of Port One Business and Logistics Park, Little Blakenham (DC/26/01972); and approval of reserved matters (appearance and landscaping) for 14 dwellings, including four affordable, on land east of Hockey Hill, Wetheringsett cum Brockford, following an outline permission allowed at appeal (DC/26/01758). The agenda states that people wishing to speak should register their interest with the Committees Team at [email protected].

Source: Mid Suffolk Planning Committee, 7 October 2026 — agenda

FORWARD PLAN: FOUR NEW CABINET ITEMS AND A MID SUFFOLK DATE FOR THE ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

The Forthcoming Decisions Lists published on 25 September (V500) and 30 September 2026 (V501) add the following items. For Babergh Cabinet on 10 November: Kingfisher Swimming Pool Update and Next Steps (part exempt), and Designation of Capel St Mary Local Nature Reserve. For both Cabinets on 10 November: Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) Feedback and Action Plan, and Fees and Charges 2027/26 (the title as printed; added on 30 September). For Mid Suffolk Council on 26 November: the Asset Management Strategy; the Babergh Council item has been listed for 24 November since June. Items decided this month no longer appear, including the CIFCO business plan review, the CIL Expenditure Framework eighth review and the Chilton Fields funding request.

Source: BMSDC Forthcoming Decisions List V501 — Babergh Cabinet; V501 — Mid Suffolk Cabinet

PLANNING WATCH

This section covers every planning application validated or decided in the two portal weeks from 14 to 27 September 2026, across Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council. Planning runs a few days behind the dates in this issue's title so that each weekly list is complete when we collect it. Full entries are given where an application involves new homes, a listed building, a change of use, commercial or agricultural development, infrastructure, or is otherwise of wider interest; every other application appears in the Full Register below. Applications from the week beginning 14 September also appeared in Issue 15 and are repeated in the register for completeness. Comments on newly validated applications are open for 21 days from validation, via the portal link on each item.

252 HOMES PROPOSED AT ASHES FARM, STOWMARKET (Residential — 252 dwellings, reserved matters)

Applications have been validated for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, landscaping and scale) for 252 dwellings and associated infrastructure at land at Ashes Farm, Newton Road, Stowmarket, under an outline permission for up to 300 dwellings with new vehicular access, landscaping, open space and drainage infrastructure. A linked application, also validated on 25 September 2026, asks for approval of details required by conditions on that outline permission: phasing of development, surface water drainage, biodiversity enhancement, landscape and ecological management, wildlife-sensitive lighting, further surveys, market housing mix, sustainability and energy, and external noise levels and mitigation.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03908, DC/26/03909

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PROPOSED AT PORT ONE, LITTLE BLAKENHAM (Commercial — Class B2 building with truck yard)

An application has been validated for the construction of a general industrial building (Class B2) with truck yard and parking at Phase 4, Unit 29, Port One Business and Logistics Park, Bramford Road, Little Blakenham. The application was validated on 26 September 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04198

OVERFLOW PARKING FOR HGV TRAILERS PROPOSED AT EYE AIRFIELD (Change of use — land to B8 storage)

An application has been validated to change the use of land at Eye Airfield, Castleton Way, for B8 storage for overflow parking of HGV trailers, with the erection of security fencing and gates. The application was validated on 24 September 2026. The portal records the site in the parish of Yaxley.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04047

CHILDREN'S CARE HOME PROPOSED AT HERMITAGE COTTAGE, EAST BERGHOLT (Change of use — dwellinghouse to care home)

An application has been validated to change the use of Hermitage Cottage, Quintons Road, East Bergholt, from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a care home (Class C2) for up to four children. The application was validated on 24 September 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04142

SIX SELF-BUILD DWELLINGS REFUSED WEST OF BURY ROAD, LAVENHAM (Residential — 6 self-build dwellings)

An application for outline planning permission (access to be considered, all other matters reserved) for six self-build dwellings on land west of Bury Road, Lavenham, has been refused. The portal records the decision as issued on 25 September 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03298

REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER CROWN CHICKEN FACTORY, WEYBREAD, GRANTED (Commercial and residential — new building and 4 dwellings)

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the former factory buildings at the Former Crown Chicken Factory, The Street, Weybread, and the construction of a new incubatory building, four dwellings, a vehicle wash and stores building, with landscaping, drainage infrastructure, vehicular access and parking. The portal records the decision as issued on 23 September 2026; the application was validated on 23 June 2025.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/25/02757

NEW CAR PARK GRANTED AT PPG INDUSTRIES SITE, STOWMARKET (Commercial — surface-level car park)

Planning permission has been granted for a new surface-level car park with a new access, low-level LED lighting columns and associated surface water drainage measures at the PPG Industries (UK) Ltd main site, Needham Road, Stowmarket. The portal records the decision as issued on 21 September 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/00804

SEVEN HOMES AT NEWFIELD HOUSE, GLEMSFORD: VARIATION SOUGHT (Residential — 7 dwellings, S73 variation)

An application under Section 73 has been validated on 18 September 2026 to remove or vary a condition on the permission for seven residential dwellings and garages at Newfield House, Bells Lane, Glemsford. The portal's proposal text describes that permission as dated 17 September 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04056

EXTENSION PROPOSED AT SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS SITE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SUDBURY (Commercial — extension to existing building)

An application has been validated for an extension to the existing building at Site 2, Windham Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury (recorded on the portal as the "Siemans Healthineers" site). The application was validated on 24 September 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/02913

WESTHORPE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AREA DESIGNATED

Mid Suffolk District Council's neighbourhood planning page states that the Westhorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan Area was designated in September 2026.

Source: Mid Suffolk District Council — Neighbourhood planning

NEW HOMES ROUND-UP

Further new-dwelling applications validated or decided since our last issue:

  • St Helier Broad Road — erection of 2no. dwellings including erection of garage to serve existing dwelling (following partial demolition and alteration of existing dwelling), Bacton (DC/26/03955)
  • Moat Farm Lower Street — change of use of agricultural barn to residential dwelling and associated works, Baylham — granted (DC/26/02316)
  • Bedfield House Earl Soham Road — conversion of barn to dwelling (self-build), Bedfield — withdrawn (DC/26/03215)
  • Whitehouse Old Barn Church Lane — conversion of barn to 1no dwelling (Revised Scheme) with single storey link to existing outbuilding for conversion into additional residential accommodation, Earl Stonham (DC/26/04017)
  • Land Between Claversley And Caldor East End Lane — permission in principle for two detached single-storey dwellings, East Bergholt (DC/26/04167)
  • Land South Of Red Cottage New Street — erection of 1no. self build single storey dwelling following demolition of existing workshop; Improvements to existing vehicular access, Glemsford (DC/26/03855)
  • Land East Of Bacton Road Bacton Road — erection of 1no. self-build dwellinghouse, garage, summerhouse and improvements to the existing vehicular access, Haughley (DC/26/04034)
  • 2 Star House Cottages Union Road — erection of 1no. detached dwelling including amendments to access and provision of parking, Onehouse (DC/26/03708)
  • Land At Walsham Road — erection of 1no Self-build dwelling with associated cart lodge, parking and garden / amenity areas, Wattisfield (DC/26/04155)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

SECTION 73 VARIATIONS ROUND-UP

Applications to vary conditions on earlier permissions, validated or decided since our last issue:

  • The Gables 4 The Street — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) to increase the chimney projection on the householder extension, Assington (DC/26/04106)
  • Green Farm The Green — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the reserved matters approval, Barham (DC/26/04200)
  • Land And Buildings Adjacent Pightle Barn Ipswich Road — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the permission for conversion of two redundant outbuildings to dwellings, Gosbeck — granted (DC/26/03008)
  • 20 Noyes Avenue — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the householder extension permission, Laxfield — granted (DC/26/03197)
  • Land Adjacent To The Cottage The Green — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the permission for two dwellings and garaging, Redgrave (DC/26/04059)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

Listed building consent applications validated or decided since our last issue; where a companion application was filed for the same works, both references are given:

  • 7 Model Farm Park Road — install freestanding electric vehicle charger, Combs (DC/26/04099)
  • Rose Cottage 88 Langton Green — erection of single storey rear kitchen extension. Replacement of windows, Eye — companion applications (DC/26/04062, DC/26/04063)
  • 14 Bridge Street — removal of existing section of lath and plaster ceiling to attach fixing straps to prevent further movement of existing timber frame. Reinstatement of ceiling…, Hadleigh (DC/26/03987)
  • Athene Cottage 7 Cross Street — regularisation and completion of repairs to existing building and creation of new single storey rear extension, Hoxne — companion applications — granted (DC/26/03009, DC/26/03010)
  • 74 Church Street — installation of a new handrail, Lavenham (DC/26/03928)
  • Ivydene The Tye — replacement of 1No. glazed, painted timber double doors at rear of property. New doors to be oak double doors (including door frame) with one unit fully glazed and…, Lindsey (DC/26/04111)
  • Hillside Cottage Scotland Street — proposal for three ASHP to the cottage and Solar panels to Garage roof, Stoke by Nayland — companion applications (DC/26/04159, DC/26/04160)
  • Living Accommodation The Ten Bells The Street — conversion of former public house, shop and residential unit into shop, accommodation and additional residential unit, Stonham Aspal — companion applications (DC/26/04108, DC/26/04109)
  • Tudor Farm Battlesea Green — erection of a two storey extension to the west gable end to provide a home office, shower room and safe access to the upper floors via a new staircase and…, Stradbroke — companion applications — granted (DC/26/03139, DC/26/03328)
  • Black Horse Lower Street — internal repairs, alterations, restoration and structural works as detailed in the Design and Access Statement, Stratford St Mary (DC/26/04101)
  • 3 - 4 Market Hill — installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch, Sudbury (DC/26/03964)
  • Westhorpe Hall The Green — proposed removal of existing internal walls (Following areas exposed to reveal underlying fabric). Installation of new partitions and replacement of new internal…, Westhorpe — granted (DC/26/03309)
  • Meadow Croft Base Green — construction of a single-storey small timber framed home gym with one set of glazed French doors and one window to side elevation, Wetherden — withdrawn (DC/26/02724)
  • Great Oak Farm Thwaite Road — replacement roof over existing kitchen and demolition of outbuildings, Wickham Skeith — companion applications — granted (DC/26/02053, DC/26/02054)
  • 2 Walnut Tree Cottage Mill Road — replace 2 No. Windows, Wyverstone (DC/26/04177)
  • White House Farm Old Norwich Road — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the listed building consent for part-reconstruction, Yaxley — granted (DC/26/03224)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

COMMERCIAL, COMMUNITY AND AGRICULTURAL ROUND-UP

Other non-domestic, equestrian, community and change-of-use applications validated or decided since our last issue:

  • Bosmere Hall Kettle Lane — construction of a single storey building for use as a commercial office, Creeting St Mary — granted (DC/26/02865)
  • Grove House Pond Hall Road — construction of manege for private use, Hadleigh (DC/26/04163)
  • Land At Manor Farm Ashbocking Road — change of land for the erection of 5 no. single storey shepherd hut style glamping pods as an extension to an established glamping village, Henley — granted (DC/26/02763)
  • Flat 2 Kings Mews Black Boy Yard — change of use of an existing first-floor residential apartment (Use Class C3) to short-term visitor accommodation (Sui Generis), Sudbury (DC/26/03504)
  • Fayrefield House Walsham Road — erection of Horse Training Pen, Wattisfield — withdrawn (DC/26/02410)
  • Grove Farm Grove Lane — creation of fenced manege and associated stables (retention of) for private, domestic equestrian use, Wenham Parva (DC/26/03945)
  • Woolpit Village Hall Mill Lane — enhancements to front (south) elevation including addition of composite timber-effect cladding to porch, wider entrance door with vision panels for improved…, Woolpit (DC/26/04052)
  • Land To The East Of, Moulton House Wood Road — demolition of a derelict building and erection of a replacement storage building ancillary to Moulton House, Woolpit (DC/26/04074)
  • Woolpit Dog Park Green Road — retrospective change of use of land to dog walking field, Woolpit (DC/26/04161)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE

The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 — submission discharging a Requirement of the Order:

  • Requirement 6, Stage 3 detailed written scheme of investigation (archaeology) — one further submission (DC/26/04195)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

THE FULL REGISTER

Every other application validated or decided between 14 and 27 September 2026, by district and settlement.

Babergh

  • Change of use — Unit 1 Woodview, Bull Lane Industrial Estate, from Class E to Class F1(a) (education), Acton — granted (DC/26/03109)
  • Planning application — erection of single-storey rear extension; Replacement of garage door with window; Insertion of new door opening; Demolition of side door and rear wall, Acton (DC/26/04095)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Acoustic Assessment), Acton (DC/26/04170)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), Aldham — granted (DC/26/03618)
  • Non-material amendment — include phasing plan in approved drawing, Aldham (DC/26/04131)
  • Householder — erection of a Single-storey rear extension, porch to front, extend rear dormer, add two new dormers and roof light to front, replace existing windows and doors and…, Belstead (DC/26/04037)
  • Householder — erection of a Single Storey Side Extension with Rear Single Storey Office/Study & External Appearance and Internal Layout Changes, Bentley — granted (DC/26/02369)
  • Non-material amendment — amendments to the proposed glazing. As per plans submitted. Size changes to the following windows: w1, w6, w7, w8, w9, w1…, Bentley (DC/26/04123)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Portuguese Laurel (T1) by 2ft and reshape, Reduce 1 No. Viburnum (T2) by 2ft and reshape and fell 1 No. Ash (T3), Bildeston (DC/26/03580)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Holly (T1) by 1m in height and reduce the width to create a ball shaped crown. Reduce crown of 1 No. Greengage (T2) by no more than 1m and remove deadwood, Boxford (DC/26/03968)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 8 (Surface Water), 12 (Construction Management Plan) and 16 (Dust Control), Boxford (DC/26/03970)
  • Prior approval — Class Q conversion of agricultural buildings to a dwelling at Barn 2, adjacent to Lavender Barn, Fenstead End, Boxted — granted (DC/26/03033)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 6, Stage 3 detailed written scheme of investigation (archaeology), Bramford–Twinstead corridor — granted (DC/26/03637)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 6, Stage 3 detailed written scheme of investigation (archaeology), Bramford–Twinstead corridor — granted (DC/26/03646)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 6, Stage 3 detailed written scheme of investigation (archaeology), Bramford–Twinstead corridor — granted (DC/26/03648)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 14, soil management plan, Stages 6–8, Bramford–Twinstead corridor (DC/26/04022)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 8, retention and removal of trees, woodlands and hedgerows, Stage 6, Bramford–Twinstead corridor (DC/26/04067)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 8, retention and removal of trees, woodlands and hedgerows, Stage 7, Bramford–Twinstead corridor (DC/26/04068)
  • National Grid Bramford–Twinstead order — Requirement 8, retention and removal of trees, woodlands and hedgerows, Stage 8, Bramford–Twinstead corridor (DC/26/04076)
  • Non-material amendment — non-material Amendment to the earlier permission to enable remaining plots te use Fortera Kirton Arden Red as per Materials Layout Plan 20848 MAT 01 AA, Brantham (DC/26/03959)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Facing and Roof Materials - Barn and Cart Lodge), Brettenham — granted (DC/26/03276)
  • Householder — proposed single storey side extension, internal alterations and inglenook fireplace reinstatement, Bures St Mary (DC/26/02876)
  • Listed building consent — single-storey side extension, internal alterations and inglenook fireplace reinstatement, Angel House, High Street, Bures St Mary (DC/26/02877)
  • Tree works — BT257 - Fell 1 No. Copper Beech (T1), Bures St Mary — refused (DC/26/03273)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 5 (Sustainability Statement), 6 (Louvre Screen), 7 (Zinc Cladding), 8 (Bricks), 9 (Roof Tiles), 10 (Cladding) and 28 (Cycle Storage and EV Charging), Bures St Mary (DC/26/03988)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Timber Frame Repairs), Bures St Mary (DC/26/04030)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Beech (T1), Prune 2 No. Silver Birch (T2 and T5) , Fell 2 No. Silver Birch (T3 and T4), Prune 1 No. Cherry Blossom (T6) and 1 No. Tibetan cherry (T7) and…, Bures St Mary (DC/26/04036)
  • Householder — formation of two off-road parking spaces within the front garden and creation of a new vehicular access from Claypits Avenue, Bures St Mary (DC/26/04188)
  • Planning application — erection of two dwellings at 6 Little Gulls, Capel St Mary — refused (DC/26/00698)
  • Householder — install a solar and battery system The mounting of the panels will sit on the south facing roof of a recently constructed barn, Capel St Mary (DC/26/03905)
  • Prior approval — Class Q conversion of agricultural buildings at Churchford Farm, Mill Hill, Capel St Mary (DC/26/04000)
  • Prior approval — change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to a flexible use within Storage or Distribution (Use Class B8), Hotels (Use Class C1), Commercial/Business/Service (Use Class E)…, Capel St Mary (DC/26/04026)
  • Condition discharge — conditions: 4 (Surface Water Strategy); 10 (Roof Light Blinds); and 11 (External Lighting), Chelmondiston — granted (DC/26/03562)
  • Householder — demolition and replacement of existing conservatory with single story rear extension, Chilton — granted (DC/26/03090)
  • Non-material amendment — amendment to Public Open Space (POS) landscape drawings to reposition the play area clear of the existing ditch and amendment to short section of the adjoining foo…, Chilton — granted (DC/26/03605)
  • Householder — erection of a Garden Room, Chilton (DC/26/04092)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Holly (T1) 1 x Holly - Fell, Cockfield (DC/26/04165)
  • Householder — erection of a Sauna Pod, Copdock and Washbrook (DC/26/03981)
  • Householder — erection of a side infill extension, East Bergholt — granted (DC/26/03173)
  • Listed building consent — roofing and timber frame repairs at Valley Farm, Flatford, East Bergholt — granted (DC/26/03208)
  • Householder — erection of a new Vehicular Access, East Bergholt (DC/26/03976)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Conditions 18 (Archaeological Evaluation Written Report) in relation to the areas of the site that are subject to the Archaeological evaluation only.…, East Bergholt (DC/26/04066)
  • Tree works — crown reduction by up to 30% of Cooper Beech (T1) and Robinia Tree (T2), East Bergholt (DC/26/04168)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Exterior Steps), Edwardstone — granted (DC/26/03341)
  • Tree works — ES33/A1 - Fell 3 No. Holm Oak (T1, T2 and T3), Freston — granted (DC/26/03595)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Pine (T1), Freston (DC/26/04090)
  • Planning application — retention of 4 No wall mounted condenser units (in security cages), Glemsford — granted (DC/23/05455)
  • Householder — removal of rear single storey, single skin, flat roof extension and erection of new single storey extension within current footprint, Glemsford — granted (DC/26/02838)
  • Householder — erection of a pent roof garden room/office, Glemsford — granted (DC/26/03590)
  • Householder — installation of 8 Solar panels attached to the South facing roof of detached bungalow, battery to be installed at rear of property, Glemsford (DC/26/03668)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Fenestration) and 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Glemsford (DC/26/04121)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Cherry Tree, Glemsford (DC/26/04169)
  • Householder — erection of front porch and replacement detached garage (following demolition of existing), Great Cornard — granted (DC/26/03035)
  • Tree works — application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservtion Order BT225/T1 - Fell 1 No. Ash (T1), Great Cornard — granted (DC/26/03579)
  • Non-material amendment — revision to the arboriculture report and impact assessment, Great Cornard — granted (DC/26/03641)
  • Condition discharge — condition 35 (Customer Care Details), Great Cornard — granted (DC/26/03717)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — erection of a single storey rear extension, Great Waldingfield (DC/26/03237)
  • Householder — conversion of garage to annexe including increase of roof height and single storey extension together with detached garage, Great Waldingfield (DC/26/04130)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — constructing a single storey side extension with permitted development rights, Groton (DC/26/03901)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — proposed garage conversion, pitched roof to converted area, Hadleigh (DC/26/02944)
  • Householder — replacement of existing Summer House and garden Shed/Storage, Hadleigh — granted (DC/26/03183)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Garage door and gates), Hadleigh (DC/26/03192)
  • Householder — install an air conditioning unit to the rear, Hadleigh (DC/26/03890)
  • Listed building consent — air conditioning unit to the rear of 93 High Street, Hadleigh (DC/26/03891)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Condition 21 (Archaeological Evaluation Written Report) for the MUGA Pitches and Ground Source heat Pumps only, Hadleigh (DC/26/03958)
  • Tree works — T1, T2 - Gledistia Trees, growing to rear corner of the House on a raised bank, fell to ground level, Hadleigh (DC/26/04071)
  • Non-material amendment — vary Condition 17 (Agronomy Report) and remove Condition 15 (Playing field restoration scheme) to enable work to start on the approved scheme, Hadleigh (DC/26/04178)
  • Statutory undertaker — erection of a 9m wooden pole, Ipswich Road, Harkstead (DC/26/03972)
  • Listed building consent — re-rendering and replacement timber windows at Hedgerows Cottage, Church Lane, Hitcham — granted (DC/26/03159)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 9 (Sustainability and Energy Statement), 25 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), 29 (Sustainable Construction) and 33 (Acoustic Installation), Holton St Mary (DC/26/03760)
  • Tree works — plum tree that is dead and requires removal since it is unsafe. No leaves remaining on tree during August and no green within branches. Main trunk moves when pushed, Kersey (DC/26/03656)
  • Listed building consent — alterations to the first-floor bathroom, raised level floor and new sanitaryware at Ailsa Cottage, The Green, Kersey (DC/26/03880)
  • Planning application — 46 solar PV panels and battery storage at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Street, Lavenham — granted (DC/26/01921)
  • Tree works — 2 x Black Poplar (T1 and T2 on sketch plan) - overall crown reduction by 5 metres, Lavenham (DC/26/03725)
  • Condition discharge — condition 8 (Brickwork Panel), Lavenham (DC/26/04125)
  • Tree works — reduce 3 No. Oaks (T233, T234 and T235) to previous pruning points, Leavenheath — granted (DC/26/03729)
  • Tree works — BT74/T1 - Removal of lower branches of crown of 1 No. Oak (T1) and remove epicormic growth and deadwood. Remaining crown to then be reduced by up to 2.5m, Leavenheath (DC/26/04021)
  • Planning application — erection of nine houses on the former Downs Garage site, Southgate Street, Long Melford — granted (DC/26/01548)
  • Householder — repainting of external render and brickwork, and replacement of windows and door, Long Melford — granted (DC/26/02903)
  • S73 variation — variation of approved plans and of the biodiversity enhancement and wildlife conditions at The Mount, Bridge Street, Long Melford — granted (DC/26/03120)
  • Tree works — T1 Silver Birch, Reduce the crown back to the previous pruning points, removing the regrowth formed since the last pruning operation. Crown thin the canopy through…, Long Melford (DC/26/03705)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — multi-functional use of a single room within the dwelling as a family hobby room, home gym, and private reflexology business including internal a…, Long Melford (DC/26/03732)
  • Tree works — raise crown of 1 No. Lime (T1) to approximately 4m above ground level and thin out the canopy by approximately 30%, Long Melford (DC/26/04044)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1), Long Melford (DC/26/04107)
  • Non-material amendment — changes set out in the proposed changes statement and drawings submitted with the application, Long Melford (DC/26/04118)
  • Tree works — to reduce or remove 3 pine trees, Monks Eleigh (DC/26/03658)
  • Condition discharge — confirmation of Compliance with Conditions Application for the earlier permission, Nayland with Wissington — granted (DC/26/02603)
  • Non-material amendment — (and subsequent Non Material Amendment under the earlier permission) - Revised Layout of Photo Voltaic Panels, Nayland with Wissington — granted (DC/26/03750)
  • Tree works — reduce crown of 1 No. Maple (T1) by approximately 2 metres, Nayland with Wissington (DC/26/03951)
  • Tree works — Tree Preservation Order works — reduce 1 No. Cherry (T1) by 1 to 2 metres and raise canopy, and reduce 1 No. Ash (T1), Nayland with Wissington (DC/26/04110)
  • Non-material amendment — addition of one roof window in en-suite, Nedging with Naughton — granted (DC/26/03652)
  • Condition discharge — condition 6 (Construction Management Plan), Nedging with Naughton — granted (DC/26/03967)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Bay Laurel (T1) by 2 meters, Reduce 1 No. Bay Purple plum (T2) by 2 meters, Nedging with Naughton (DC/26/04138)
  • Planning application — rising main for foul drainage at Perrywood Garden Centre, Newton Road, Newton (DC/26/03575)
  • Planning application — removal of the hand car wash and reconfiguration and realignment of the internal bus lane and kerbline at Tesco Stores, Copdock Interchange, Pinewood — granted (DC/26/03186)
  • Local Listed Building Consent Order — Classes B and C notification at Thatchers House, Bower House Tye, Polstead (DC/26/04061)
  • Householder — installation of PV Panels to existing garage roof, Polstead (DC/26/04077)
  • Planning application — ground source heat pump array to the west of Shelley House, Layham Road, Shelley (DC/26/03853)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Condition 8 (Foul Drainage Scheme), Condition 12 (Electric Vehicle Charging), Condition 13 (Refuse Storage Details)…, Shimpling — granted (DC/26/02932)
  • Prior approval — Class Q conversion of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses at Peartree Farm, Main Road, Shotley — refused (DC/26/03169)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Conditions 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 7 (Landscaping Scheme) for - for the slipway only, Shotley (DC/26/03933)
  • Condition discharge — 3 (Materials), 4 (Parking and Turning). 9 (Landscaping Enhancement Scheme), 10 (Rainwater Goods), 11 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme), 13 (Eaves and Verges)…, Shotley (DC/26/03996)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — alterations to the approved certificate of lawful proposed development reference number the earlier permission, removing the raised parking platform and utilising the…, Stoke by Nayland (DC/26/02836)
  • Householder — erection of a two-storey side, and single-storey rear extensions, following the demolition of existing lean-to, Stoke by Nayland (DC/26/03234)
  • Condition discharge — Part discharge of Conditions: 9 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme); 10 (Surface water Drainage); 12 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan); and 28 (Foul…, Sudbury (DC/26/00237)
  • S73 variation — variation of conditions, including approved plans and cycle storage, of the earlier permission for five flats and one new-build apartment at 10 Old Market Place, Sudbury — granted (DC/26/02649)
  • Householder — erection of single-storey and first-floor Rear Extensions, Sudbury — granted (DC/26/03198)
  • Planning application — replacement door, Sudbury — withdrawn (DC/26/03304)
  • Condition discharge — Part discharge of Condition 30 (Construction Environmental Management Plan ) for Phase 4 only, Sudbury (DC/26/03475)
  • Householder — erection of garden room, Sudbury (DC/26/03892)
  • Householder — internal and external alterations to River House and River House Coach House as per the design and access statement, Sudbury (DC/26/03985)
  • Listed building consent — internal and external alterations to River House and River House Coach House, The Croft, Sudbury (DC/26/03986)
  • Tree works — crown to be lifted on garden/property side by up to 4m and crown to be lifted on the opposite side to the same level. Remaining crown to then be reduced back to the most…, Sudbury (DC/26/04020)
  • Tree works — removal of one stem from 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1), Sudbury (DC/26/04116)
  • Householder — addition of first floor dormer window, Tattingstone — granted (DC/26/03489)
  • Prior approval — Class Q conversion of the agricultural barn, The Green, Thorpe Morieux (DC/26/04016)
  • Non-material amendment — non-material Amendment to the earlier permission to enable change in roof pitch, five roof lights to the North Elevation only, instead of four roof lights to both the…, Wherstead — granted (DC/26/03956)

Mid Suffolk

  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Gate Details); Condition 4 (Boundary Wall); Condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Akenham (DC/26/02861)
  • Householder — proposed Residential Outbuilding, Ashbocking — granted (DC/26/03232)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — confirmation that the earlier permission (Conversion of redundant barn to form a residential dwelling) was lawfully commenced and therefore extant, Ashfield cum Thorpe (DC/26/03042)
  • Condition discharge — conditon 3 (Details of Timber Frame, Infill and Brickwork Repairs) (East Side Elevation Only) and Condition 4 (Details of Backing Materials, Insulation and Render…, Bacton (DC/26/03734)
  • Planning application — new glazed doors to the tower south doorway and louvres to first-floor window openings at St Mary and St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Barham (DC/26/03978)
  • County minerals consultation — southern extension to Barham Quarry for sand and gravel extraction, consultation from Suffolk County Council, Barham (DC/26/03994)
  • County minerals consultation — southern extension to Barham Quarry for sand and gravel extraction, consultation from Suffolk County Council, Barham (DC/26/03995)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Fenestration Details), 4 (Eaves & Verge Details) and 5 (Material Details), Battisford (DC/26/04105)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — proposed single storey side extension, Bedfield (DC/26/03170)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 5 (Roofing Materials) and 8 (Written Scheme of Investigation), Bedfield (DC/26/04075)
  • Local Listed Building Consent Order — Class A notification at Bridge House, The Green, Beyton (DC/26/03983)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Cherry (T1) and 1 No. Laburnum (T2), Botesdale (DC/26/04041)
  • Tree works — trim height of 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1) and 2 No. Silver Birch (T2 and T3) and shape trees, Botesdale (DC/26/04086)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Silver Birch (T1), Botesdale (DC/26/04098)
  • East Anglia Three order — Requirement 35, amendments to approved details, Tye Lane, Bramford (DC/26/04031)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — installation by a statutory undertaker of an electricity connection cable by horizontal directional drill at a depth of 7000mm from the Care Powe…, Bramford (DC/26/04154)
  • Change of use — Poultry Houses, Thrandeston Road, from poultry farm to civil engineers (sui generis), with a new roof over the existing poultry buildings, Brome and Oakley — refused (DC/25/05523)
  • Planning application — two new warehouse buildings with concrete hardstanding at Brome Industrial Estate (Airfield Industrial Estate), Brome and Oakley (DC/26/03837)
  • Condition discharge — condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout), Brome and Oakley (DC/26/03971)
  • Condition discharge — 3 (Great Crested Newt Mitigation Licence), 17 (Written Scheme of Investigation) and 25 (Sustainability and Energy Scheme), Brome and Oakley (DC/26/04065)
  • Prior approval — agricultural livestock building at Brundish Lodge, Dennington Road, Brundish — granted (DC/26/03742)
  • Householder — ground-mounted solar array of 110 panels at The Old Rectory, Mellis Road, Burgate — granted (DC/26/03209)
  • Listed building consent — ground-mounted solar array of 110 panels at The Old Rectory, Mellis Road, Burgate (DC/26/03210)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Burgate (DC/26/04009)
  • Tree works — fell 2 No. Box, Buxus Sempervirens (T1 & T2), Fell 1 No. Sycamore (T3), Fell 1 No. Spruce (T6), Fell 2 No. Laburnum (T7 & T11), Fell 1 No. Holm Oak (T8), Fell 1 No. Wych…, Coddenham (DC/26/03597)
  • Listed building consent — replacement of roofing slates on the inner pitches at 15 Model Farm, Park Road, Combs — granted (DC/26/03182)
  • Listed building consent — re-roofing of the inner pitches at 17 Model Farm, Park Road, Combs — granted (DC/26/03188)
  • Listed building consent — re-slating of the roof at 16 Model Farm, Park Road, Combs — granted (DC/26/03196)
  • Tree works — MS45/T39 - T1. Horse Chestnut Crown Reduction - reduce the height and lateral spread of the tree by 2.5-3 metres and shape. Remove the lowest limb on the southern aspect…, Combs — granted (DC/26/03649)
  • Householder — replace a decayed, 15-20 years old, wooden driveway gate with a split wrought iron driveway gate, Combs (DC/26/03979)
  • Tree works — MS210/T10 & MS210/T11 - Fell both Maples due to them now being dead Suggested replanting specimens; Oak, Yew or Hornbeam, Creeting St Mary — granted (DC/26/03633)
  • Planning application — storage barn with concrete apron on land to the rear of Highfield, All Saints Road, Creeting St Mary (DC/26/03811)
  • Change of use — land, with stables/store, concrete apron and paddock fencing for horses and donkeys, to the rear of Highfield, All Saints Road, Creeting St Mary (DC/26/03812)
  • Condition discharge — condition 6 (Cycle Storage), 10 (Foul Water Drainage Details), 11 (Land Contamination), 14 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) and 16 (Sustainability), Creeting St Mary (DC/26/04135)
  • Reserved matters — appearance, scale, layout and landscaping for two dwellings at White Hall Barn, Stowmarket Road, under an outline permission allowed at appeal, Debenham — granted (DC/26/03072)
  • Tree works — T1 - 2 x Lime trees reduce in height due to signs of decline in canopy. Starting crown (taken as one group) 20m x 8m reduced to 16m x 5m, Debenham (DC/26/03650)
  • Tree works — pollard 1 No. Ash (T1) at approximately 5m and allow to form a new canopy, Debenham (DC/26/04129)
  • Change of use — existing hardstanding at Coldham Wood Mushrooms, Coldham Hill, for five Gypsy and Traveller pitches, each with one static unit and one touring caravan, Denham (DC/26/03474)
  • Householder — alterations, restoration and refurbishment of detached dwelling with associated outhouses, Drinkstone — granted (DC/26/03081)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Oak (T1), Elmswell — granted (DC/26/03733)
  • Householder — erection of a single-storey side extension to the west elevation, Elmswell (DC/26/04134)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Condition 12 (Renewables Details) in relation to phase 2 (plots 139-143, 145-152, 155-158, 169,186) only, Eye (DC/26/03969)
  • Listed building consent — lime render, re-roofing of flat roof portions and rebuilt porch at Oak Cottage, 79 Langton Green, Eye (DC/26/03980)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Access Surfacing), 4 (Surface Water Discharge), 5 (Electric Vehicle Charging), 6 (Refuse Bins), 10 (Noise Assessment), 11 (Foul Drainage) and 12 (Fire…, Eye (DC/26/04028)
  • Statutory undertaker — installation of main cable from existing pole, Felsham (DC/26/04146)
  • Prior approval — Class Q conversion of Barn A, Eastlands Farm, Eastlands Lane, to dwellings, Finningham (DC/26/03999)
  • Prior approval — Class Q conversion of Barn B, Eastlands Farm, Eastlands Lane, to dwellings, Finningham (DC/26/04003)
  • Householder — replacement single storey front porch and link corridor, garage extension, two storey rear extension, new windows and doors, alterations, Flowton — granted (DC/26/02482)
  • Condition discharge — condition 18 (Fenestration), Framsden (DC/26/03870)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Horse Chestnut away from building and reshape, Fressingfield — granted (DC/26/03464)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 5 (Roofing Material Details), Gislingham (DC/26/02908)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Gislingham (DC/26/04175)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 29 (Foul Water Drainage- Unit 12), 33 (Surface Water Disposal - Unit 12), 59 (Foul Water Drainage) and 63 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), Great Blakenham — granted (DC/26/02640)
  • Statutory undertaker — 5G electronic communications installation at 111–112 Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham (DC/26/03992)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 9 (Green Corridor) and 10 (Bramford Road and Pound Lane Landscaping), Great Blakenham (DC/26/04049)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 43 (External Plant Unit 14/Phase 1), 55 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme Unit 14/Phase 1) and 56 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy Unit 14/Phase 1), Great Blakenham (DC/26/04050)
  • Planning application — shed for storage of garden equipment at The Hoot, Valley Lane, Great Finborough — granted (DC/26/03066)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 4 (Windows and Doors), 5 (Render), 6 (Mechanical Ventilation), 8 (External Facing Materials), 9 (Eaves and Verges) and 11 (Bat Licence), Great Finborough (DC/26/04084)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use. Existing containers and storage business, Haughley (DC/26/03207)
  • Planning application — single-storey extensions to the bowls and football clubhouses, bowls green extension and overflow car parking at the Ron Crascall Pavilion, Green Road, Haughley (DC/26/04144)
  • Tree works — fell 2 No. Oaks (T1 and T2), Henley (DC/26/04136)
  • Listed building consent — timber frame repairs and lime re-rendering of all elevations with internal and external alterations, Court House Cottage, Low Street, Hoxne (DC/26/01431)
  • Tree works — cut back 1 No. Group of Trees (G1) to ensure a 1 metre clearance away from and over the kiosk, Hoxne (DC/26/04005)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Ash (T1), Hoxne (DC/26/04019)
  • Householder — timber framed, single storey, detached cartlodge for use as secure parking, digger store, logstore, and workshop (following removal of existing storage container), Laxfield — granted (DC/26/02996)
  • Planning application — construction of garage, shed and workshop area (Addition to Plot 3 of commenced the earlier planning permission), Laxfield — granted (DC/26/03245)
  • Tree works — (T1) - Stone Pine - crown raise over driveway and crown reduce by approximately 0.5-1M, Laxfield (DC/26/03736)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — extended to the rear and side which was done under permitted development, Laxfield (DC/26/04045)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 35 (Commercial Noise Attenuation), 52 (Construction Management Plan), 54 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 66 (Commercial Noise…, Little Blakenham (DC/26/04153)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Conifer (T1) to previously reduced height, Mellis (DC/26/04162)
  • Planning application — erection of single storey front extension, new pitched roof to replace existing and external insulation with render finish, Mendlesham — granted (DC/26/01166)
  • Planning application — erection of domestic garage, Mendlesham — granted (DC/26/01815)
  • Condition discharge — condition 28 (Access and Footway Works), Mendlesham — granted (DC/26/03259)
  • Condition discharge — condition 34 (Cycle Storage and Charging), Mendlesham — granted (DC/26/03661)
  • Tree works — coppicing to hazel tree in the garden of 34 Old Market Street to allow a new fence to be erected with neighbouring garden at 30 Old Market Street. Tree is…, Mendlesham (DC/26/03679)
  • Tree works — re-pollard 1 No. Willow tree, Mendlesham (DC/26/03684)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Walnut (T1) by 30%, Mendlesham (DC/26/04085)
  • Condition discharge — condition 9 (SUDS), 19 (Roads and Footpaths), 21 (Surface Water Discharge Prevention) and 36 (Footpath Flow Restrictors), Needham Market (DC/26/04185)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Condition 9 (Archaeological Works) for Part G for the green area only, Newton — granted (DC/26/04133)
  • Planning application — installation of a roofed pergola at The Dog Inn, Ixworth Road, Norton (DC/26/03096)
  • Householder — conversion of swimming pool to residential annexe, Offton — granted (DC/26/03265)
  • Outline permission — one detached dwelling and garage at 2 Star House Cottages, Union Road (access to be considered, all other matters reserved), Onehouse — granted (DC/25/04044)
  • Non-material amendment — updated drawings for Plots 135-138 showing two side elevation windows updated to tax windows on Plots 135 and 138, Onehouse (DC/26/04096)
  • Statutory undertaker — modifications to Tower PKF34, Palgrave (DC/26/03606)
  • Cross-boundary application — cable route connection on land between Denmark Street and Diss Substation, Palgrave (DC/26/04033)
  • Condition discharge — discharge of conditions on two earlier permissions, Rattlesden — granted (DC/26/02619)
  • Listed building consent — removal of cement render on the rear elevation and repairs at Brook Vale Farm, Stowmarket Road, Rattlesden — granted (DC/26/03032)
  • Planning application — conversion of barn into one dwelling at Brook Farm, Brettenham Road, Rattlesden (DC/26/03916)
  • Listed building consent — conversion of barn into one dwelling at Brook Farm, Brettenham Road, Rattlesden (DC/26/03918)
  • Householder — erection of a Single Storey Rear Extension, Redgrave — granted (DC/26/02852)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Ginkgo (T1) by 50%, Redgrave (DC/26/03578)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Cherry (T1), Redgrave (DC/26/03984)
  • Condition discharge — biodiversity Net Gain Condition Biodiversity Net Gain Condition, Redgrave (DC/26/04039)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No Lime back to previous points at around 7m, Redgrave (DC/26/04179)
  • Tree works — ES83/T4 - Reduce 1 No Lime (T1) by 1/3, Rickinghall Superior (DC/26/03865)
  • Householder — proposed first floor side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations, Stonham Aspal — granted (DC/26/02155)
  • Non-material amendment — changing from black timber vertical batten and board to black timber horizontal feather edge boarding, Stonham Aspal — granted (DC/26/03589)
  • Non-material amendment — to change to approved window material from black-stained timber to Timberlook Heritage Flush Sash uPVC windows in a black finish, Stonham Aspal — refused (DC/26/03912)
  • Condition discharge — condition 13 (Contamination Report), Stonham Aspal (DC/26/04029)
  • Householder — proposed loft conversion with flat roof dormer to the rear elevation roof structure to form new bedroom/en- suite bathroom facility, Stowmarket — granted (DC/26/02711)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — for continued use of a summer house…, Stowmarket (DC/26/02738)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey front extension to form porch and shower room, Stowmarket — granted (DC/26/03016)
  • Tree works — MS158 - Prune by at least 10m or fell 1 No. Acacia (T1), Fell 1 no. Sycamore (T2) and reduce 1 No. Sycamore (T3) by 10m in height and width, Stowmarket — refused (DC/26/03149)
  • Condition discharge — conditions: 5 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points); and 6 (Bin Storage and Presentation), Stowmarket — granted (DC/26/03548)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — we currently have a detached house with a conservatory attached to the back of our house. We have a small kitchen so we are knocking down our conservatory and building a…, Stowmarket (DC/26/03875)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — conversion of Loft Space into a Habitable Room with Skylights at the Rear and Front of the Roof, Stowmarket (DC/26/04055)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures), Stowupland (DC/26/04147)
  • Condition discharge — condition 6 (Materials), Stradbroke — granted (DC/26/03799)
  • Householder — remove existing overhead canopy to front entrance of property and replace with an open porch, Stradbroke (DC/26/03877)
  • Condition discharge — conditions: 3 (Fenestration); 4 (Materials); 5 (Vent details); 6 (Repairs to underlying fabric); and 7 (Shortfall material), Stuston (DC/26/02097)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Fenestration), 5 (External Vents), 6 (Repairs and Alteration to Underlying Fabric) and 7 (Extra Materials), Stuston (DC/26/04143)
  • Condition discharge — condition 10 (Works to Timber Frame), Syleham — granted (DC/26/03443)
  • Householder — erection of a Detached Garage, Syleham (DC/26/04081)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), 4 (Biodiversity Method Statement), 5 (Surface Water Discharge Prevention), 6 (Roofing Material), 8 (Biodiversity…, Thorndon — granted (DC/26/03277)
  • Planning application — replacement dwelling and replacement outbuildings at 187 Clay Street, Thornham Magna (DC/26/04048)
  • Statutory undertaker — HV pole, pole-mounted transformer and underground service cable on land outside Church Cottage, Braiseworth, Thornham Parva (DC/26/03577)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey front extension, Thurston — granted (DC/26/02776)
  • Tree works — MS85/T3- 1 x Oak thin crown by 20% and remove damaged branch, with fracture, projecting over towards garden of no. 23, Thurston — granted (DC/26/03635)
  • Householder — replacement of an oil boiler with a heat pump system at Lady Greene Cottage, Pakenham Road, Thurston (DC/26/03941)
  • Listed building consent — replacement of an oil boiler with a heat pump system at Lady Greene Cottage, Pakenham Road, Thurston (DC/26/03942)
  • S106 compliance details — details in compliance with the Section 106 planning obligation, Schedule 2 Part 2, paragraph 1.3, on the outline permission for land east of Ixworth Road, Thurston (DC/26/03993)
  • Prior approval — erection of a single-storey rear extension (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A larger home extension), Walsham le Willows (DC/26/03758)
  • Condition discharge — condition 7 (Fenestration), Wattisfield — refused (DC/26/03102)
  • Condition discharge — condition 7 (Fenestration), Wattisfield (DC/26/04141)
  • Householder — erection of detached garage and garden room, Westhorpe (DC/26/02805)
  • Householder — construction of single-storey small timber framed home gym with one set of glazed French doors and one window to side elevation, Wetherden — granted (DC/26/02723)
  • Householder — installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the existing detached workshop building, Wetheringsett cum Brockford (DC/26/04115)
  • Non-material amendment — change from pitched to flat roof with central skylight. Rear door to front of extension replacing window. Now revert back to original plan of brick wall. Rear facing…, Whitton — granted (DC/26/03831)
  • Planning application — pair of semi-detached dwellings on land adjacent to Willow Farm, Worlingworth Road, Wilby (DC/26/03926)
  • Change of use — Sundial Lodge and Woodland Lodge, London City Road, from two holiday units to one dwellinghouse, Wilby (DC/26/04018)
  • Householder — retrospective permission for replacement fence and gate, Willisham (DC/26/03588)
  • Tree works — BT 435/T1 - Reduce 1 No. Oak (T1) by up to 5m and balance, Willisham (DC/26/03923)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 4 (Fixed Plant Equipment Noise Assessment), 6 (External Lighting ) and 8 (Construction Management Plan), Wingfield (DC/26/04035)
  • Advertisement consent — installation of two signs to the front (south) and rear (north) elevations, Woolpit (DC/26/04051)
  • Non-material amendment — slight realignment of footpath/cycleway between POS and Burial Ground, Woolpit (DC/26/04097)
  • Householder — replace 2 No. Windows, Wyverstone (DC/26/03607)

The ledger — planning decisions reported since 16 July 2026: 490 — 421 granted, 45 refused, 24 withdrawn.

ON THE HIGH STREET

DEBENHAM

An application for consent to display advertisements has been validated for 7 High Street, Debenham: changing the signage above the door of the shop to The Little Acorn, with the colour changed to an exterior eggshell paint and the words in cream vinyl (DC/26/04137).

FRAMSDEN

A planning application has been validated for change of use of agricultural land to provide a pub garden at The Framsden Greyhound, The Street, Framsden (DC/26/03907).

YOUR MONEY

CHILTON FIELDS, STOWMARKET: £50,000 GRANT, £350,000 CAPITAL AND A CONFIDENTIAL MUGA SUM

Mid Suffolk Council resolved on 24 September 2026, by 26 votes for, to grant-fund Stowmarket Rugby Union Football Club (SRUFC) up to £50,000 to appoint a full-time-equivalent facilities manager for the new Sports and Community Pavilion; to allocate additional capital funding, as set out in Appendix 1, to forward-fund the multi-use games area (MUGA), funded from the Mid Suffolk Implementation Reserve; to allocate £350,000 of additional capital funding to support resilience and sustainability in the pavilion project, funded from the same reserve; and to approve the start of pavilion construction ahead of formal completion of the re-granted lease with SRUFC. The sum for the MUGA is in Appendix 1, which is a confidential appendix: the published minutes do not state it.

Source: Mid Suffolk Council, 24 September 2026 — draft minutes, item 52; Report MC/26/17

SHARED PROSPERITY FUND: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Two officer decisions by the Director of Place, both taken on 23 September 2026 and published on 24 September, neither a key decision nor subject to call-in, concern a Youth Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme. Babergh's decision commits up to £25,000 of Babergh's Shared Prosperity Fund towards a contract totalling £50,000; Mid Suffolk's decision commits up to £30,000 of Mid Suffolk's Shared Prosperity Fund towards a contract totalling £50,000. Each decision record refers to a £50,000 contract.

Source: BDC Officer Decision — Youth Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme; MSDC Officer Decision — Youth Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme

JOBS & TENDERS

MINOR WORKS CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK HOMES

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils published a contract award notice on 21 September 2026 for "Minor Works (661)", in two lots, one for each district. Lot 1 (Babergh) was awarded to O Seaman & Son Ltd and Lot 2 (Mid Suffolk) to Foster Property Maintenance Ltd. The notice gives each contract a value of £5,750,000 excluding VAT (£6,900,000 including VAT), states that the value is based on the maximum five-year term and is not guaranteed, and gives an estimated combined annual value of circa £1.8 million to £2.3 million. Estimated contract dates are 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with a possible extension to 31 October 2031. The standstill period ended on 30 September 2026 and the earliest date the contracts can be signed is 1 October 2026.

Source: Find a Tender — Minor Works (661), notice 2026/S 000-089317

COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES

UKHSA's national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report of 24 September 2026 (week 39, data to 20 September) states that influenza activity increased and is circulating at baseline levels, that COVID-19 activity increased and is circulating at low levels, and that RSV activity remained low. Its national norovirus and rotavirus report, also published on 24 September, states that rotavirus activity has exceeded expected levels, with laboratory reports between weeks 35 and 38 29.7% above the five-season average, and that norovirus activity has decreased in recent weeks but remains above the five-season average, within expected levels. These are national figures for England, not figures for Babergh or Mid Suffolk. UKHSA flu and COVID-19 report, 24 September 2026; UKHSA norovirus and rotavirus report, 24 September 2026

Source: UKHSA national surveillance reports

THE COUNTDOWN

The Government withdrew its March 2026 decision to replace Suffolk's six councils with three unitary councils on 7 September 2026, pending a review. The councils' joint Local Government Reorganisation page continues to state that district and borough council elections in Suffolk will take place in May 2027 on existing council boundaries, that the planned shadow unitary council elections will not go ahead, and that plans for devolution, including the election of a mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk in 2028, are continuing.

The Vesting Day set by the withdrawn decision, 1 April 2028, is 548 days away; that date is suspended while the review takes place, and no revised timetable has been published.

This week: no new announcements. The Forthcoming Decisions List of 30 September (V501) continues not to list the "Funding Suffolk Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Transition Budget" item that was removed from the list in September.

Sources: Babergh and Mid Suffolk — Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution; GOV.UK — Review of local government reorganisation launched, 7 September 2026

HAVE YOUR SAY

HARE & HOUNDS, EAST BERGHOLT — LICENCE VARIATION: COMMENTS CLOSE TODAY ⚠️

Representations on the application to vary the premises licence of the Hare & Hounds, Heath Road, East Bergholt, must be made in writing to the Licensing Team. The variation would change the hours for the sale of alcohol on and off the premises and for recorded music indoors, add late night refreshment, and replace outdated conditions.

Deadline: 1 October 2026.

View and respond: BMSDC current licensing applications

CASUAL VACANCIES: ELECTORS CAN REQUEST AN ELECTION ⚠️

Notices published by the councils record casual vacancies on parish and town councils and, for Suffolk County Council, in the Bosmere Division. For a parish or town council, an election is held if ten electors request one in writing by the date in the notice; otherwise the vacancy is filled by co-option. For the Suffolk County Council Bosmere Division, the notice dated 30 September 2026 states that an election is triggered if two local government electors give notice in writing to the Proper Officer, with polling within 35 working days of a request; the notice states no closing date.

Babergh parish councils, with the expiry dates on Babergh's vacancies page: Tattingstone, 2 October; Bentley, 7 October; Elmsett, 8 October; Capel St Mary, 16 October.

Mid Suffolk parish and town councils, with the closing dates in the notices: Thrandeston, 1 October; Mendham, Wetherden and Wilby, 6 October; Great Bricett, 7 October; Bacton and Wattisfield, 13 October; Needham Market Town Council, 14 October; Ashfield cum Thorpe and Laxfield, 15 October.

View and respond: Babergh councillor vacancies; Mid Suffolk councillor vacancies; Suffolk County Council — notice of vacancy, Bosmere Division

QUARTET VILLAGES NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN — AREA DESIGNATION

Babergh District Council is consulting on an application from the parish councils of Higham, Holton St Mary, Raydon and Stratford St Mary to designate a joint neighbourhood plan area following the existing parish boundaries. Views are sought only on whether the proposed area is appropriate. Comments must be made in writing by 4pm on Friday 16 October 2026.

View and respond: Quartet Villages Neighbourhood Plan

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Every application validated in the week beginning 21 September is open for comment for 21 days from its validation date, via the portal link against each item in Planning Watch.

COMING UP

  • Wednesday 7 October, 9.30am — Mid Suffolk Planning Committee, Endeavour House, Ipswich: five applications (see In the Chamber). Agenda
  • Friday 9 October, 10.30am — Mid Suffolk Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Endeavour House, Ipswich: a report from the Licensing Manager asks the committee to determine the admission criteria for the unclassified feature film "Once Upon a Time in Suffolk"; the report states that West Suffolk's licensing authority classified it 12A. Agenda
  • 20 and 22 October — Community Governance Review 2025/26 decisions for Babergh Council (20 October) and Mid Suffolk Council (22 October); the Constitutional Update to the Planning Scheme of Delegations is due before both councils on 22 October. Forthcoming Decisions List V501
  • 10 November — Both Cabinets are due to consider the Regulator of Social Housing feedback and action plan, Fees and Charges 2027/26 and the Joint Enforcement Policy for the Private Rented Sector; Babergh Cabinet is also due to consider Kingfisher Swimming Pool Update and Next Steps and the designation of Capel St Mary Local Nature Reserve. Forthcoming Decisions List V501
  • 24 and 26 November — Asset Management Strategy due before Babergh Council (24 November) and Mid Suffolk Council (26 November); the Half Year Treasury Report is due before both councils on 26 November. Forthcoming Decisions List V501

The Babergh & Mid Suffolk Briefing is published by Verified Brief. All information is drawn from publicly available sources including council minutes, planning records, procurement registers, and official government publications. Links go directly to primary source documents. Nothing in this newsletter constitutes opinion, legal advice, or political commentary.

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