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Issue 19, 16th - 22nd October, 2026

Welcome to issue 19 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 — Electors can ask for elections to fill casual vacancies: Stutton's notice expires today (22 October), Hoxne's on 28 October, Great Bricett's on 29 October, Wherstead's on 30 October and Holbrook's on 9 November; a county notice covers the Bosmere Division.
⚠️ HAVE YOUR SAY — Comments on five Licensing Act 2003 applications close on 28 and 29 October: new premises licences for Amazon at Sproughton Road, Ipswich, and PastArt at Station Road, Sudbury, and three minor variations at Sudbury and Great Cornard shops.
• IN THE CHAMBER — The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed seven recommendations on the Tenant Scrutiny Board's review of void properties, anti-social behaviour and complaints (draft minutes, 12 October).
• IN THE CHAMBER — Babergh Planning Committee meets on 28 October to consider a primary school at Chilton Woods, Sudbury, and seven Gypsy and Traveller pitches at Monks Eleigh.
• IN THE CHAMBER — Babergh Council met on 20 October and its minutes are not yet published; Mid Suffolk Council meets this evening.
• PLANNING WATCH — Dwellings granted at Hadleigh and Copdock and Washbrook, a barn-to-aesthetics-clinic conversion refused at Badwell Ash, and three homes proposed in converted farm buildings at Newton.
• JOBS & TENDERS — Suffolk County Council's food waste market engagement for five councils, estimated at £4.4 million excluding VAT, closes on 6 November.
• COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES — Suffolk Constabulary reported a two-year prison sentence for Class A drug supply offences in Sudbury and a fatal collision at Little Stonham that killed two people.
• THE COUNTDOWN — 527 days to 1 April 2028; the date is suspended while the Government's review takes place.

NUMBER OF THE WEEK: 73 — planning schemes newly reported with an explicit outcome this week (66 granted, 3 refused, 4 withdrawn).

IN THE CHAMBER

JOINT OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE, 12 OCTOBER: TENANT SCRUTINY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS NOTED

The draft minutes of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting of 12 October 2026 record a vote of 8 for and 1 abstention to confirm the minutes of 14 September. The main item was a report from the Tenant Scrutiny Board, presented by its Chair and the Tenant Insight and Improvement Manager, with appendices on voids, anti-social behaviour, complaints and housing communications. The committee agreed seven recommendations: to thank the Tenant Scrutiny Board and note its recommendations; that the Cabinet Members for Housing review the minimum standards of void remedial actions for outside spaces; that a formal "right to reply" mechanism be set up for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee when its recommendations are rejected; that further demographic data be collected in future "getting to know you" surveys; that the Cabinet Members for Housing and for Thriving Communities explore a garden sharing scheme with parish councils and community groups; that the Tenant Board add key performance indicators, completion criteria and ownership of actions to its action tracker; and that the committee receive further information on end of tenancy costs. In discussion, the Head of Housing Transformation and Regulation said all critical repairs are completed before a tenant moves in, that properties are inspected once every three years, and that end-of-tenancy inspections are now being introduced. Babergh's Cabinet Member for Housing said the stock condition survey was 98% complete. The committee also noted that members asked for a future item on how anti-social behaviour is identified and managed across the two districts, and that the Mid Suffolk work plan may take items on assets and leases, community support and public protection. These are draft minutes.

Source: Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee, 12 October 2026 — agenda and draft minutes

BABERGH COUNCIL MET ON 20 OCTOBER; MINUTES NOT YET PUBLISHED

Babergh Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The published agenda carried the final recommendations of the Community Governance Review, the constitutional update to the planning scheme of delegations, the draft timetable of committee meetings for 2027/28, political balance and the composition of committees, the election of a Vice-Chair of the Licensing and Regulatory Committee, and motions on notice. An updated set of tabled papers was published on 14 October. The minutes had not been published when this issue was compiled, so no decisions are reported here; they will be reported once the minutes publish.

Source: Babergh Council, 20 October 2026 — agenda

MID SUFFOLK COUNCIL MEETS THIS EVENING

Mid Suffolk Council meets at 5.30pm today, Thursday 22 October 2026. Its agenda, published on 14 October, carries the same Community Governance Review, planning scheme of delegations and 2027/28 committee timetable items as Babergh's, with councillor appointments and motions on notice. Decisions will be reported once the minutes publish.

Source: Mid Suffolk Council, 22 October 2026 — agenda

BABERGH PLANNING COMMITTEE, 28 OCTOBER: A PRIMARY SCHOOL AND A TRAVELLER SITE ON THE AGENDA

The agenda for the Babergh Planning Committee meeting at 10.00am on Wednesday 28 October 2026 lists two applications for determination. The first is the reserved matters application for a two-storey primary school of one form of entry (210 pupils) and a single-storey pre-school of 30 places, with sports pitches, access, parking and landscaping, at Chilton Woods Mixed Development, north of Woodhall Business Park, Sudbury (DC/26/01841); the application was validated on 1 May 2026. The second is a full planning application for seven pitches on the existing Gypsy and Traveller site at Rosefield, Highlands Road, Monks Eleigh, with a communal dayroom, hardstanding and a redesign of the permitted site layout (DC/25/04727); it was validated on 9 February 2026. The minutes of the committee's meeting of 2 September 2026 are also on the agenda for confirmation. The portal showed both applications as awaiting decision on 22 October.

Source: Babergh Planning Committee, 28 October 2026 — agenda; Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

FORWARD PLAN: NO NEW EDITION

The Forthcoming Decisions List published on 12 October 2026 (V503) remains the current edition; no newer edition was published between 15 and 22 October. The items reported in Issue 18, including the Kingfisher Swimming Pool update and the Regulator of Social Housing feedback and action plan before the Cabinets on 10 November, are unchanged.

Source: Forthcoming Decisions List V503

LICENSING COMMITTEES: 16 OCTOBER MEETING HELD, 23 OCTOBER HEARING TOMORROW

The Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee met on 16 October 2026; only the agenda was published at the time of checking. Babergh's Licensing Sub-Committee meets at 10.00am tomorrow, Friday 23 October, for a hearing to determine an application to vary a premises licence under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003; the agenda page does not name the premises. The outcome of the Sub-Committee's hearing of 31 July 2026, reported as pending in earlier issues, had still not been published on 22 October.

Source: Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee, 16 October 2026; Babergh Licensing Sub-Committee, 23 October 2026; Babergh Licensing Sub-Committee, 31 July 2026

PLANNING WATCH

This section covers every planning application validated or decided in the two portal weeks from 5 October to 18 October 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 change of use, commercial or agricultural development, infrastructure, or is otherwise of wider interest; every other application appears in a round-up or in the Full Register below. Applications from the week beginning 5 October also appeared in Issue 18 and are carried in the Full Register for completeness; their outcomes are not counted again. Comments on newly validated applications are open for 21 days from validation, via the portal link on each item.

SOUTHERN EXTENSION TO BARHAM QUARRY: COUNCILS CONSULTED ON A COUNTY APPLICATION (County matter — sand and gravel extraction)

Babergh and Mid Suffolk were consulted on an application received by Suffolk County Council for a southern extension to Barham Quarry for sand and gravel extraction, with export of the sand and gravel, restoration using imported materials, site infrastructure, highway and drainage works, and the demolition of an agricultural barn and construction of a replacement barn. The consultation was validated on 15 September 2026; the portal lists the councils' response as decided in the week beginning 12 October 2026 but does not state what the response was. The planning decision on the application itself rests with Suffolk County Council.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03994

SCREENING OPINION ON THE EYE AIRFIELD BATTERY CABLE ROUTE RECORDED AS DECIDED (Infrastructure — Environmental Impact Assessment screening)

The request for an Environmental Impact Assessment screening opinion for an updated underground cable connection route for the Battery Energy Storage Facility on land south of Eye Airfield Industrial Estate, Castleton Way, Yaxley, first reported in Issue 18, is listed on the portal as decided in the week beginning 12 October 2026. The portal does not state the opinion given, so none is reported here.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04406

BARN CONVERSION TO ONE HOME APPROVED AT FORWARD GREEN, EARL STONHAM (Prior approval — Class Q, 1 dwelling)

Prior approval has been recorded as granted under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order for the conversion of an agricultural building to the east of Haggars Mead, Forward Green, Earl Stonham, into one dwelling. The application was validated on 18 May 2026; the portal lists it as granted in the week beginning 12 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/02088

TWO-STOREY DWELLING GRANTED ADJACENT TO 7 THE GREEN, HADLEIGH (Residential — 1 dwelling, new access)

Planning permission has been granted for a two-storey dwelling and a new vehicular access on land adjacent to 7 The Green, Hadleigh. The application was validated on 7 August 2026; the portal lists it as granted in the week beginning 12 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03381

SELF-BUILD DWELLING GRANTED AT THE OAKS, OLD LONDON ROAD, COPDOCK AND WASHBROOK (Residential — 1 self-build dwelling)

Planning permission has been granted for one self-build or custom-build dwelling with a detached cart lodge at The Oaks, Old London Road, Copdock and Washbrook. The application was validated on 24 March 2026; the portal lists it as granted in the week beginning 12 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/01258

RAILWAY WAGON AT TATTINGSTONE GRANTED FOR USE AS A HOLIDAY RENTAL (Tourism — holiday rental unit)

Planning permission has been granted for the use of an on-site converted railway wagon at 28 Red Cottages, Church Road, Tattingstone, to change from private domestic use to a commercial holiday rental unit. The application was validated on 18 May 2026; the portal lists it as granted in the week beginning 12 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/01816

BARN CONVERSION TO AN AESTHETICS CLINIC REFUSED AT BADWELL GREEN, BADWELL ASH (Change of use — agricultural barn to Class E clinic)

An application for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural barn on land adjacent to Moat House, Badwell Green, Badwell Ash, to an aesthetics clinic (Class E) has been refused. The application was validated on 17 August 2026; the portal lists it as refused in the week beginning 12 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03405

THREE APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN: HOMES AT FRESSINGFIELD AND KERSEY, AND A PLAYING-FIELD CHANGE OF USE AT ELMSWELL (Residential and community — withdrawn)

Three applications were withdrawn in the week beginning 12 October 2026. At Fressingfield, an application for a three-bedroom two-storey dwelling with an attached garage and new access on land opposite Fressingfield Baptist Chapel, School Lane (validated 24 August 2026) was withdrawn (DC/26/02815). At Kersey, an application for one detached self-build dwelling with garage, landscaping and parking on land west of Lodge Farm, Wickerstreet Green (validated 24 August 2026) was withdrawn (DC/26/03064). At Elmswell, an application for the change of use of three fields (A, B and C) at Blackbourne Meadow Playing Field, Ashfield Road, from agricultural land to community recreational land (validated 24 July 2026) was withdrawn (DC/25/03123). A separate Section 73 withdrawal, at Old Newton, is in the Section 73 round-up below.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

THREE HOMES PROPOSED IN CONVERTED AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS AT JOES ROAD, NEWTON (Residential — 3 dwellings, conversion)

An application has been validated for the conversion of agricultural buildings to the east of Joes Road, Newton, to form three dwellings, including demolition works. The application was validated on 14 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03642

Applications for planning permission and a companion listed building consent have been validated for the conversion of Flint Barn, Westhorpe Road, Wyverstone, into one dwellinghouse. Both applications were validated on 17 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04527, DC/26/04528

OUTBUILDING AT ROOKERY FARM, NORTON, PROPOSED FOR CONVERSION TO A HOME (Residential — 1 dwelling, conversion)

An application has been validated for the conversion of an outbuilding at Rookery Farm, Ashfield Road, Norton, to form one dwelling. The application was validated on 13 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04432

TWO HOUSES PROPOSED AT EASTBURY HOUSE, ROSE LANE, ELMSWELL (Residential — 2 dwellings)

An application has been validated for two houses and associated landscaping at Eastbury House, Rose Lane, Elmswell, following demolition of an existing outbuilding and swimming pool. The application was validated on 15 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04466

ONE-AND-A-HALF-STOREY DWELLING PROPOSED NORTH OF ALDE HOUSE, STOKE-BY-NAYLAND (Residential — 1 dwelling)

An application has been validated for one detached one-and-a-half-storey dwelling on land north of Alde House, Polstead Street, Stoke-by-Nayland. The application was validated on 13 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04379

REPLACEMENT DWELLING PROPOSED AFTER RETROSPECTIVE DEMOLITION OF COTTAGES AT WOODFIELD LANE, STUTTON (Residential — 1 replacement dwelling, retrospective demolition)

An application has been validated for the retrospective demolition of existing cottages at 1 Woodfield Lane, Stutton, and the erection of a replacement dwelling with associated outbuildings including a home office and cart lodge. The application was validated on 16 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04439

MOBILE ZOO BUSINESS AT APRIL HOUSE, BEDFIELD: CONTINUED USE AND EIGHT STRUCTURES PROPOSED FOR RETENTION (Change of use — keeping of animals)

An application has been validated for the continued use of the residential property at April House, 4 Tyes Corner, Bedfield, for the keeping of animals associated with the occupants' mobile zoo business, together with the retention of eight structures already built on the site, including six outbuildings, a pergola and a greenhouse. The application was validated on 13 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/03119

TAKEAWAY AND FIRST-FLOOR FLAT PROPOSED AT 5 STATION ROAD WEST, STOWMARKET (Change of use — restaurant to takeaway, 1 flat)

An application has been validated for alterations to the existing mixed-use building at 5 Station Road West, Stowmarket: replacing uPVC windows with aluminium, relocating the commercial kitchen and extraction ducting, converting the first floor to one residential flat, converting the ground-floor restaurant to a takeaway, and inserting metal windows to the rear of the staff room. The application was validated on 12 October 2026.

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal — DC/26/04346

SECTION 73 VARIATIONS ROUND-UP

Applications to vary conditions on earlier permissions, decided in the week beginning 12 October 2026:

  • Little Blakenham Village Hall Valley Road — removal of Condition 7 (fire hydrant or water source) from the earlier permission, on the basis that a hydrant or tank is no longer required, Little Blakenham — granted (DC/25/03049)
  • Moat Meadow Finningham Road — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the permission for 47 dwellings (16 affordable), for updated house types and tenure mix, modified parking, revised plot positions and minor access changes, Old Newton with Dagworth — withdrawn (DC/26/01870)
  • Braham Hall Brantham Hill — variation of Condition 3 (time restriction on holiday dwellings) on the permission for a wedding venue and community hire space with five accommodation units, to allow flexibility in occupancy around wedding events near Valentine's Day, Brantham — granted (DC/26/03363)
  • Gateway House Ipswich Road — variation of Condition 2 (expiry of permission) to site new temporary buildings for a soil shed, office, laboratory and tea room alongside the existing building, with retention of a storage container, Needham Market — granted (DC/26/03751)
  • Land On The West Side Of Charles Tye — variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of the permission for paddocks for keeping horses, a stable block and fencing, Ringshall — granted (DC/26/03859)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

Listed building consent applications validated or decided in the week beginning 12 October 2026, with any companion applications for the same works; where a companion application was filed, all references are given:

  • Willy Lotts Cottage Flatford Lane — introduction of temporary structural propping to support the first-floor timber structure, East Bergholt — granted (DC/26/01196)
  • Rose Cottage The Tye — extending chimney height and replacing chimney, replacement windows and doors, replacing roof thatch and a replacement roof link structure, Lindsey — companion applications — granted (DC/26/01824, DC/26/01825)
  • Centuries The Street — insertion of nine solar panels to garage roof, Assington — companion applications — granted (DC/26/02289, DC/26/02290)
  • Dukes Hall Duke Street — installation of an air source heat pump, Bildeston — companion applications — granted (DC/26/03163, DC/26/03164)
  • Corders House Polstead Hill — replacement of first-floor rear window, Polstead — granted (DC/26/03428)
  • Red House Farm Bellwell Lane — renovation of house, single-storey rear extension and cart lodge, Debenham — companion applications — granted (DC/26/03506, DC/26/03507)
  • 10 Aspall Road — replacement of failed render with lime render and like-for-like timber repairs, Debenham — granted (DC/26/03545)
  • The Old Church Eye Road — renovation and alterations to the interior, Rishangles — granted (DC/26/03616)
  • Crooksell Hall Potash Lane — replacement render to elevations, Wyverstone — granted (DC/26/03632)
  • Chestnut Cottage The Street — replacement of external render and local repairs to oak frame, Kettlebaston — granted (DC/26/03634)
  • Mulberry Cottage Laxfield Road — replacement of two storm-proofed timber windows in the south-facing gable end with oak double-glazed windows, Fressingfield — granted (DC/26/03664)
  • Grange Farm Plashwood Road — update utility area and create a new office, with new floor level, stud walls, insulation and a window replaced by a door, Wetherden — granted (DC/26/02128)
  • The Shrubberies Needham Road — alterations to existing conservatory and rear lean-to, a free-standing electric vehicle charging point and relocation of the oil tank, Coddenham (DC/26/04264)
  • Cedar Lodge The Drift — widen vehicular access, remove 2.62m of boundary wall, rebuild the entrance pier and install a five-rail fence separating the residential and dental-practice accesses, Botesdale (DC/26/04418)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

COMMERCIAL, COMMUNITY AND AGRICULTURAL ROUND-UP

Other non-domestic, community and agricultural applications validated or decided in the week beginning 12 October 2026:

  • Progress Works Old Ipswich Road — erection of a two-storey extension to an office building, Claydon — granted (DC/26/03485)
  • Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall The Street — erection of a single-storey extension, Elmsett — granted (DC/26/02526)
  • Brantham Methodist Church Gravel Pit Lane — works to amend the vehicular access and church drive, level ground, lay a new chippings surface and a concrete path, and build a new soakaway, Brantham — granted (DC/26/02511)
  • Farmyard Adjacent To Grove Cottage Middleton Road — prior approval for an open-fronted shed to store agricultural machinery (Schedule 2, Part 6), Sudbury — decided (DC/26/03594)
  • Land At Debenham Sewage Treatment Works Thorpe Lane — prior approval for Arqiva smart metering equipment on a 12m streetworks pole (Schedule 2, Part 16), Debenham — decided (DC/26/03894)
  • Land At Gedding Grange Bury Road — formation of a new vehicular access and track into a woodland area, Felsham (DC/26/01903)
  • The Old Brickworks Old Stowmarket Road — creation of a new vehicular access, Woolpit (DC/26/04054)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

RESERVED MATTERS ROUND-UP

Reserved matters applications granted in the week beginning 12 October 2026:

  • 78 - 80 High Street — appearance, scale, landscaping and layout for two flats following partial demolition of an outbuilding, pursuant to an earlier outline permission, Hadleigh — granted (DC/26/00646)
  • Land West Of Ixworth Road — appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for one dwelling on Plot 11, in part pursuant to an outline permission for two dwellings, Norton — granted (DC/26/03470)
  • Land At Stanton Street, Ixworth Road — appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for one self-build dwelling, in part pursuant to an outline permission for five self-build dwellings and garages, Norton — granted (DC/26/03471)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE

The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 — submissions discharging a Requirement of the Order; the portal records the parish as Assington (Babergh):

  • Requirement 4(1)(d), landscape and ecological management plan for Stage 6 of the authorised development — granted (DC/26/03850)
  • Requirement 4(1)(d), landscape and ecological management plan for Stage 4.2 of the authorised development — granted (DC/26/03858)
  • Requirement 4(1)(d), landscape and ecological management plan for Stage 7 of the authorised development — granted (DC/26/03938)
  • Requirement 4(1)(d), landscape and ecological management plan for Stage 8 of the authorised development — granted (DC/26/03944)
  • Requirement 6, detailed written scheme of investigation for Stage 3 of the authorised development (DC/26/04408)
  • Requirement 8(1), retention and removal of trees, woodlands and hedgerows for Stage 3.4 (DC/26/04422)
  • Requirement 6, archaeology, for Stages 4.1, 4.2, 5 and 6 of the authorised development, validated 13 October 2026 (DC/26/04452)
  • Requirement 6, detailed written scheme of investigation for Stage 3, to approve areas where no further archaeological work is required, validated 13 October 2026 (DC/26/04479)

Source: Babergh & Mid Suffolk planning portal

THE FULL REGISTER

Every other application validated or decided between 5 and 18 October 2026, by district and settlement.

Babergh

  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Acoustic Assessment), Acton — granted (DC/26/04170)
  • Householder — erection of detached studio/gym, Acton (DC/26/04426)
  • Tree works — TPO BT380/T1, reduce 1 No. Oak (T1) to previous reduction points by removing around 1.3 metres all over, Acton (DC/26/04428)
  • Listed building consent — extend the overall height of the chimney to 1.8m. Add fencing to the garden, Alpheton — granted (DC/26/01666)
  • Householder — extend the overall height of the chimney to 1.8m. Add fencing to the garden, Alpheton — granted (DC/26/01834)
  • Householder — erection of single storey rear and side extensions (following removal of existing conservatories), Alpheton — granted (DC/26/02370)
  • Householder — erection of a new pool to rear garden, Assington (DC/26/04246)
  • Listed building consent — erection of a new pool to rear garden, Assington (DC/26/04247)
  • Householder — construct garden shed and garden room, and air conditioning units, Bentley — granted (DC/26/03593)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Oak (T1), Bentley — decided (DC/26/03873)
  • Householder — demolition of rear extension. Construction of a single-storey rear extension. Restoration and refurbishment of the building.…, Boxford — granted (DC/26/02427)
  • Listed building consent — demolition of rear extension. Construction of a single-storey rear extension.…, Boxford — granted (DC/26/02428)
  • 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…, Boxford — decided (DC/26/03968)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 8 (Surface Water), 12 (Construction Management Plan) and 16 (Dust Control), Boxford — granted (DC/26/03970)
  • Planning application — amalgamation of 2no. semi-detached cottages into 1no. dwelling including the demolition of the…, Boxford (DC/26/04072)
  • Householder — erection of single storey rear extension, Brantham (DC/26/03838)
  • Condition discharge — condition 21 (Level 2 Historic Building Record), Brantham — granted (DC/26/03883)
  • Non-material amendment — enable remaining plots te use Fortera Kirton Arden Red as per Materials Layout Plan 20848 MAT 01 AA, Brantham — refused (DC/26/03959)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Construction Management Statement), Brantham — granted (DC/26/04343)
  • Tree works — remove low hanging horizontal branches of 1 No. Walnut, Brent Eleigh (DC/26/04339)
  • Tree works — fell 4 No. Sycamore (T1 to T4), Brettenham (DC/26/04436)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Facing and Roof Materials), Brettenham (DC/26/04476)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Facing and Roofing Materials), Bures St Mary — granted (DC/26/03301)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Timber Frame Repairs), Bures St Mary — granted (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…, Bures St Mary — decided (DC/26/04036)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement), 4 (Noise Assessment) and 7 (Construction Management Plan), Burstall (DC/26/04465)
  • Tree works — TPO BT412/T1, reduce 1 No. Oak (T1) by 1-3m and reduce over charging station by 1.5 to 2.5m, Capel St Mary — granted (DC/26/03935)
  • Condition discharge — condition 9 (Details of Sustainable Urban Drainage System Components), Capel St Mary — granted (DC/26/04223)
  • Householder — construction of single storey entrance porch incorporating WC & store area, Capel St Mary (DC/26/04298)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Wildlife enhancement strategy), Capel St Mary (DC/26/04331)
  • Householder — erection of a garage with office space above, Chelmondiston — granted (DC/26/03225)
  • Planning application — erection of 1no dwelling on land forming part of a site with planning permission for 2no dwellings, Chelmondiston — granted (DC/26/03388)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 6 (Foul Drainage), 10 (Access), 13 (Cycle Storage), 14 (EV Charging), 15 (Bin Storage), 18 (Biodiversity…, Chelmondiston (DC/26/04494)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Conditions 18 (Waste Disposal Strategy), 22 (Electric Vehicle Charging) and 41 (External Lighting) for phase…, Chilton (DC/26/04359)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Fenestration Details) and 23 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout), Cockfield — granted (DC/26/03283)
  • Planning application — conversion of former telephone exchange to dwelling, including single storey rear extension, along…, East Bergholt — granted (DC/26/03420)
  • Tree works — TPO BT269/T4, fell 1 No. Sycamore to ground level, East Bergholt — granted (DC/26/03819)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Conditions 18 (Archaeological Evaluation Written Report) in relation to the areas of the site that are…, East Bergholt — decided (DC/26/04066)
  • Householder — replacement heating system, including removal of the existing external 113 kW biomass boiler and associated flue, 0 kW Fr?ling…, East Bergholt (DC/26/04304)
  • Listed building consent — replacement heating system, including removal external 113 kW biomass boiler and…, East Bergholt (DC/26/04305)
  • Tree works — T1 - Sycamore - reduce by 50% (up to 6m), East Bergholt (DC/26/04314)
  • Non-material amendment — realting to the earlier permission - amend window to glazed doors, amend door to a window, East Bergholt — granted (DC/26/04342)
  • Condition discharge — conditions - 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 11 (Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity), East Bergholt (DC/26/04482)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 12 (Hard and Soft landscaping), 13 (Landscape Management Plan) and 26 (Cycle Parking and EV Charging), East Bergholt (DC/26/04492)
  • Outline permission — erection of 4no. dwellings, with access to be considered and all other matters reserved, Edwardstone (DC/26/04377)
  • Prior approval — proposed larger home extension under permitted development rights, Elmsett — decided (DC/26/03745)
  • Tree works — TPO ES33/A1, fell 1 No. Pine (T1), Freston — granted (DC/26/04090)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey side extension, Glemsford (DC/26/02909)
  • Householder — installation of 8 Solar panels attached to the South facing roof of detached bungalow, battery to be installed at rear of property, Glemsford — withdrawn (DC/26/03668)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Pine (T1), Pollard 1 No. Eucalyptus (T2) at 6ft, Reduce 1 No. Silver Birch (T3) by 8ft in height and reshape sides…, Glemsford — decided (DC/26/03844)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey rear flat roof extension, and a two Storey side extension, Great Cornard (DC/26/03884)
  • Statutory undertaker — erection of 1 No. 9m pole, Great Cornard (DC/26/04433)
  • Planning application — partial conversion of existing agricultural building to a residential annexe, Great Waldingfield — refused (DC/26/03233)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Design Details), Great Waldingfield — granted (DC/26/03246)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Cladding) and 4 (Tree Protection Plan), Great Waldingfield (DC/26/04332)
  • Householder — erection of front porch, Great Waldingfield (DC/26/04370)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. European Larch (T1), Great Waldingfield (DC/26/04390)
  • Planning application — change of use of first floor to 2 no. C3 residential flats. Internal and external alterations to…, Hadleigh — granted (DC/25/05346)
  • Listed building consent — change of use of first floor to 2 no. C3 residential flats. Internal and external…, Hadleigh — granted (DC/25/05347)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 6 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), 9 (Mobile Species Precautionary Method Statement), Part discharge…, Hadleigh — decided (DC/26/03310)
  • Householder — demolition of existing garage and proposed replacement garage, Hadleigh — granted (DC/26/03397)
  • Tree works — T1, T2 - Gledistia Trees, growing to rear corner of the House on a raised bank, fell to ground level, Hadleigh — decided (DC/26/04071)
  • Non-material amendment — vary Condition 17 (Agronomy Report) and remove Condition 15 (Playing field restoration scheme) to enable the commencement of…, Hadleigh — granted (DC/26/04178)
  • Tree works — fell 2 No. Laurel stems, Hadleigh (DC/26/04350)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures), Hadleigh (DC/26/04358)
  • Householder — erection of a two storey rear extension, Hadleigh (DC/26/04446)
  • Condition discharge — condition 24 (SUDS), Hadleigh (DC/26/04471)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 4 (External Facing And Roofing Materials), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Surface Water), 8 (Access), 9 (Refuse and Recycling Bins) and…, Hartest — decided (DC/26/03292)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Landscaping), Hartest (DC/26/04481)
  • Householder — erection of a Garden room, Higham (DC/26/04289)
  • Householder — single storey outbuilding proposed in the garden of Glebe Cottage, Hintlesham — granted (DC/26/03779)
  • Householder — erection of a greenhouse in the garden, Hintlesham — granted (DC/26/03781)
  • Section 73 variation — variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and…, Hintlesham (DC/26/04294)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Timber Frame), 4 (Brickwork Repairs) and 5 (Materials), Hitcham (DC/26/04315)
  • Householder — demolition of existing kitchen and erection of a two storey extension, Holbrook — granted (DC/26/02470)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Holbrook — granted (DC/26/03006)
  • Statutory undertaker — addition of a third conductor the existing overhead electricity line, Holbrook — decided (DC/26/04472)
  • Tree works — T2 Apple Tree Reduce the crown by 30% removing 1 -2 meters of growth, remove dead wood and crossing branches T5 Ornamental…, Kersey (DC/26/04451)
  • Listed building consent — replacement of single glazing in existing window and door units with timbalite 12mm…, Lavenham — granted (DC/26/03515)
  • Condition discharge — condition 8 (Chimney Materials), Lavenham — granted (DC/26/03718)
  • Non-material amendment — provision of tandem parking bays and low level timber sleeper retaining wall, Lavenham — granted (DC/26/03830)
  • Tree works — TPO BT74/T1, removal of lower branches of crown of 1 No. Oak (T1) and remove epicormic growth and deadwood. Remaining crown to then be…, Leavenheath — granted (DC/26/04021)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 5 (Access Layout) and 6 (Access Surfacing), Little Waldingfield — granted (DC/26/03145)
  • Householder — retention of existing powder coated aluminium French casement doors and window in modern 1960s extension Replacement of…, Long Melford — granted (DC/26/02729)
  • Listed building consent — retention of existing powder coated aluminium French casement doors and window in…, Long Melford — granted (DC/26/02730)
  • Householder — erection of a first floor extension, Long Melford (DC/26/03797)
  • 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 — decided (DC/26/04044)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1), Long Melford — decided (DC/26/04107)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Mechanical Ventilation), Long Melford (DC/26/04374)
  • Listed building consent — replacement of 2no. windows, Long Melford (DC/26/04375)
  • Tree works — overall crown reduction by approximately 2 metres to:T1- Silver birch, T2- Alder, T3- Pin Oak and T4- False Acacia. Overall…, Monks Eleigh — decided (DC/26/03866)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Lawson Cypress (T1), Monks Eleigh (DC/26/04329)
  • Householder — erection of extensions and alterations to existing two storey dwelling (following demolition of existing garage), Monks Eleigh (DC/26/04355)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Monterey Cypress (T1), Monks Eleigh (DC/26/04429)
  • Householder — erection of two storey and first floor front/side extension new enclosed porch and shed to front of property, Nayland with Wissington — granted (DC/26/00860)
  • Householder — replacement of existing small hip end roof over rear ground floor lounge with new dual pitched roof incorporating 4 no. roof…, Nayland with Wissington — granted (DC/26/03126)
  • Householder — erection of Oak-Framed Shelter for home entertainment space, Nayland with Wissington — granted (DC/26/03355)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Pear (T1), Nayland with Wissington — decided (DC/26/03841)
  • Tree works — reduce crown of 1 No. Maple (T1) by approximately 2 metres, Nayland with Wissington — decided (DC/26/03951)
  • Tree works — remove dead wood from canopy of 1 No. Sycamore (T1) and Sever Ivy at base of tree. Remove the two smaller lower branches…, Nayland with Wissington (DC/26/04394)
  • Tree works — TPO WS129/A6, fell 1 No. Ash (T1), Nayland with Wissington (DC/26/04409)
  • Tree works — T1 Falsa acacia Reduce the crown by 3m to create a pollard affect Tree is becoming to large for the garden looking to create a…, Nayland with Wissington (DC/26/04459)
  • Tree works — TG1 - Gleditsia - Reduce the crown of 2 x Gleditsia trees in the rear garden back to the old pruning points, Nayland with Wissington (DC/26/04461)
  • Section 73 variation — variation or removal of a condition on the earlier permission, Newton (DC/26/04284)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 15 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) and 16 (Landscape Management Plan), Newton (DC/26/04354)
  • Tree works — TPO ES101/W1, prune back upper side branches of 2 No. Ash (G1) by 3 metres, Crown lift 1 No. group of Oak and Sycamore (G2) by 2 metres.…, Pinewood — granted (DC/26/03765)
  • Tree works — TPO ES101/A1, re-pollard 1 No. Oak (T1) back to previous pruning points, Pinewood (DC/26/04415)
  • Listed building consent order — Classes B and C, Polstead — withdrawn (DC/26/04061)
  • Listed building consent order — pre-start notification, Class B, Polstead (DC/26/04216)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Timber Frame) and 5 (Historic Infill and Timber Laths), Polstead — granted (DC/26/04248)
  • Listed building consent order — pre-start notification, Class B, Polstead (DC/26/04344)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey side extension and insertion of window to side elevation, Polstead (DC/26/04413)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — existing use, operation or activity, Polstead (DC/26/04427)
  • Tree works — T1 Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) Reduce the crown back to previous pruning points, retaining suitable growth points and…, Polstead (DC/26/04450)
  • Householder — erection of a first floor extension to rear over existing ground floor extension, Raydon (DC/26/03021)
  • Prior approval — change of use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building…, Raydon — granted (DC/26/03496)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Condition 17 (RAMS) for plots 2A and 2B only, Raydon (DC/26/04503)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Timber Frame Repairs), Shelley (DC/26/04326)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Fenestration), Shelley — granted (DC/26/04389)
  • Householder — erection of a detached annexe for family members (following demolition of outbuildings) (re-submission to renew approved…, Shimpling — granted (DC/26/02175)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Brickworks Repairs), 4 (Materials), 5 (Sample Panel of Brickwork) and 6 (Joinery Repairs), Shotley — granted (DC/26/03822)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Conditions 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 7 (Landscaping Scheme) for - for the slipway only, Shotley — decided (DC/26/03933)
  • Planning application — creation of new intertidal habitat. Creation of a single breach no less than 150m wide to a depth of…, Shotley (DC/26/04187)
  • Planning application — change of use of building and land as part of the Oakland Hall Children's Day Nursery, Sproughton (DC/26/04288)
  • Non-material amendment — amendments to the wording of Conditions: 34 (Acoustic Barrier Details); 35 (Noise Report and Mitigation) & 36 (Acoustic Design…, Sproughton (DC/26/04487)
  • Householder — conversion of existing attic store into bedroom and study, Stoke by Nayland — granted (DC/26/02326)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Shortfall Materials), Stoke by Nayland (DC/26/04453)
  • Planning application — reconfiguration and extension of Nos. 1 and 3 The Island to provide 3no. one-bedroom visitor…, Stratford St Mary (DC/26/04368)
  • Planning application — demolition of existing industrial buildings and construction of a three storey building to form a Care…, Sudbury — granted (DC/25/00917)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Conditions 38 (Landscaping) and 43 (Open Space) for phase 4 only, Sudbury — granted (DC/26/00236)
  • Section 73 variation — variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and…, Sudbury — refused (DC/26/00355)
  • Listed building consent — replacement of damaged first floor timber window, Sudbury — granted (DC/26/03345)
  • Tree works — TPO WS236/T1, reduce crown of 1 No. Walnut by up to 3.0m and remove deadwood, Sudbury — granted (DC/26/03824)
  • Tree works — TPO WS175/A2, reduce 1 No. Cedar (A) by up to 2.5m and thin out crown by 25%. Reduce 1 No. Norway Maple (B) back to previous pruning points, Sudbury — granted (DC/26/03832)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Internal Doors), Sudbury — granted (DC/26/03934)
  • 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.…, Sudbury — decided (DC/26/04020)
  • Tree works — removal of one stem from 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1), Sudbury — decided (DC/26/04116)
  • Listed building consent — removal of modern partition wall and construction of new studwork wall to create…, Sudbury (DC/26/04312)
  • Tree works — two Birch trees (T1 and T2) to be crown lifted to provide clearance of at least 2.4m, Sudbury (DC/26/04371)
  • Householder — erection of a two storey side extension, replacement of flat roof to porch with pitched roof and…, Sudbury (DC/26/04424)
  • Tree works — TPO BT70/T3, reduction of canopy of 1 No. London plane (T1) to previous pollard points, Sudbury (DC/26/04430)
  • Tree works — reduce height of 1 No. Norway Spruce (T1) to approx 25ft, Lift crown of 1 No. Yew (T1) to expose wall and reduce height by…, Sudbury (DC/26/04493)
  • Tree works — T01 Paper Birch Crown lift to 2.5 m, pruning secondary and tertiary branches only. Selective lateral reduction of eastern…, Sudbury (DC/26/04495)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey rear extension, a two storey front extension, a two storey side extension and alterations to…, Tattingstone (DC/26/04295)
  • Condition discharge — condition 14 (Historic Floor Finishes, Building D), Wenham Parva (DC/26/04395)
  • Condition discharge — condition 12 (External Materials - Building D), Wenham Parva (DC/26/04526)
  • Householder — proposed swimming pool, pavilion, ground mounted PV array and associated external landscaping works, Whatfield (DC/26/04480)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Timber Frame works), 4 (Structural works), 5 (Materials), 6 (Insulation) and 8 (Rainwater Goods), Wherstead — decided (DC/26/03194)
  • Householder — erection of rear extension to existing dwelling, Wherstead — granted (DC/26/03692)
  • Non-material amendment — amendments to approved development site land levels, Wherstead (DC/26/04512)
  • Tree works — TPO ES33/A1, carry out works to multiple trees as per schedule of works, Woolverstone (DC/26/04318)

Mid Suffolk

  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Boundary Wall), Akenham (DC/26/04287)
  • Householder — demolition of derelict outbuilding and replace with a new structure, erection of potting shed and greenhouse and a swimming pool, erection of…, Ashfield cum Thorpe (DC/25/01907)
  • Condition discharge — condition 18 (Residents Travel Pack) and 23 (Sustainable Urban Drainage System), Barham — refused (DC/26/03281)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 14 (Scheme of Soft Landscaping) and 27 (Hard and Soft Landscaping and Boundary Treatments), Barham (DC/26/04485)
  • Planning application — erection of 1no. dwelling, Baylham (DC/26/04307)
  • Householder — proposed part two storey / part single storey side extension and alterations to include formation of first floorbathroom, Bedfield — granted (DC/26/02349)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 5 (Roofing Materials) and 8 (Written Scheme of Investigation), Bedfield — granted (DC/26/04075)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey extensions to west and south elevations also comprising roof and fenestration alterations to dwellinghouse, Bedingfield (DC/26/03626)
  • Householder — replacement fenestration, Exterior rendering, Alteration of window openings, Installation of feature posts to front elevation canopy, Beyton — granted (DC/26/03527)
  • Tree works — fell 5 No. Conifer (T1-T5), Beyton — decided (DC/26/03770)
  • Listed building consent order — Class A, Beyton (DC/26/03983)
  • Listed building consent — replacement of 5 windows on front elevation and 1 window on rear elevation, Botesdale — granted (DC/26/03181)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Cherry (T1) and 1 No. Laburnum (T2), Botesdale — decided (DC/26/04041)
  • Tree works — trim height of 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1) and 2 No. Silver Birch (T2 and T3) and shape trees, Botesdale — decided (DC/26/04086)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Silver Birch (T1), Botesdale — decided (DC/26/04098)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Works to Underlying Fabric) and 4 (Render Finish), Botesdale — granted (DC/26/04369)
  • Householder — widen vehicular access, remove 2.62m of boundary wall associated with The Hollies, dismantle and reconstruct entrance pier using salvaged…, Botesdale (DC/26/04419)
  • Planning application — self-build conversion of the existing Nissen Hut to 1no dwelling retaining the structural steel frame, Bramford (DC/26/03887)
  • Condition discharge — condition 7 (Noise Assessment), Bramford — granted (DC/26/04234)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Brick Details), 4 (Fenestration), 5 (Roof light Details), 6 (Eaves,Verges and Abutments) and 7…, Burgate — decided (DC/26/03522)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Brick Details) and 4 (Fenestration), Burgate (DC/26/04484)
  • Planning application — completion and alteration of the part-built commercial building at Unit 1 & 2, Suffolk Central Business Park, to facilitate its use as a…, Chilton (DC/26/04310)
  • Non-material amendment — amendment to parking to the rear of Unit 17 from 6no. spaces to 5no. spaces, Chilton (DC/26/04398)
  • Tree works — TPO MS41/A1, re-Pollard 1 No. Sycamore (T1) - taking around 5 metres off the height leaving the tree…, Claydon — granted (DC/26/03852)
  • Statutory undertaker — approximately 33 metre(s) of underground duct and cables, Claydon (DC/26/04438)
  • Householder — alterations to existing conservatory and rear lean-to, including replacement cladding, fenestration and roof alterations; installation of…, Coddenham (DC/26/04266)
  • Householder — installation of a freestanding electric vehicle charger, Combs (DC/26/04313)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (No-dig driveway construction) and 5 (Access Surface Material), Cotton — granted (DC/26/04341)
  • Tree works — pollard 1 No. Ash (T1) at approximately 5m and allow to form a new canopy, Debenham — decided (DC/26/04129)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — erection of single storey flat roofed extension with parapet, Debenham (DC/26/04353)
  • Householder — erection of an extension and a garage, Drinkstone — granted (DC/26/02960)
  • Householder — fitment of 15 solar panels on south west and 15 solar panels on south east facing roofs of extension built 2001. Each solar panel will be 1134…, Drinkstone — granted (DC/26/03361)
  • Listed building consent — fitment of 15 solar panels on south west and 15 solar panels on south east facing roofs of extension built 2001. Each solar…, Drinkstone — granted (DC/26/03362)
  • Planning application — change of use of agricultural land to two secure recreational dog exercise paddocks, Elmswell — granted (DC/26/02706)
  • Householder — erection of porch to front and associated alterations to fenestration, Elmswell (DC/26/04405)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Condition 12 (Renewables Details) in relation to phase 2 (plots 139-143, 145-152, 155-158, 169, 186)…, Eye — granted (DC/26/03969)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Acacia (T1) approximately 50%. Remove leaning stem from 1 No. Acacia (T2), Eye (DC/26/04347)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Eye (DC/26/04382)
  • Non-material amendment — to change the roof of the following plots from a pitched roof to a hipped roof for 13 plots; Plots…, Eye (DC/26/04470)
  • Tree works — TPO MS68/A1, T1.Acer psuedoplatanus (sycamore). Fell tree to ground level. T2.Taxus baccata (yew).…, Felsham (DC/26/04467)
  • Householder — conversion of garage into home office, Flowton — granted (DC/26/03974)
  • Householder — erection of single storey extension to replace the existing single storey conservatory; Replacement of a ground floor window, Framsden — granted (DC/26/03690)
  • Listed building consent — erection of single storey extension to replace the existing single storey conservatory; Internal alterations to reconfigure…, Framsden — granted (DC/26/03691)
  • Tree works — reduce crown of 1 No. Willow (T1) to 30' and Width trimmed to 20', Fressingfield — decided (DC/26/03851)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Refuse and Recycling Storage and Presentation), 6 (External Materials), 7 (Boundary Treatments), 9…, Gosbeck — granted (DC/26/03012)
  • Planning application — disabled access improvements: Removal of existing pathway. Provide correct sloping access where necessary. Widen remaining pathways to allow for…, Great Ashfield (DC/26/04317)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (External Plant), Great Blakenham — granted (DC/26/02024)
  • Statutory undertaker — erection of a 11m medium wooden pole, Great Finborough (DC/26/04431)
  • Householder — erection of single storey rear extension to create annexe accommodation; Erection of detached log cabin, Harleston (DC/26/04474)
  • Tree works — reduce crown of 1 No. Robinia Pseudoacaia (T1) by reducing selected over extended, end weighted branches by…, Haughley (DC/26/04378)
  • Statutory undertaker — erection of a 9m pole, Haughley (DC/26/04499)
  • Section 73 variation — variation or removal of a condition on the earlier…, Henley — granted (DC/26/01681)
  • Prior approval — change of use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for…, Henley — granted (DC/26/03467)
  • Listed building consent — variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Listed…, Henley (DC/26/04117)
  • Listed building consent — installation of fibre optic broadband. Additional hole through wall required to accommodate new cable with the addition of an…, Hessett (DC/26/04308)
  • Householder — erection of side single storey infill extension to kitchen recess and removal of external door. Amendments to fenestration to kitchen area…, Horham (DC/26/04324)
  • Householder — installation of an EV charging point, Hoxne — granted (DC/26/03699)
  • Tree works — hazel tree reduction to allow for rejuvenation and prevent root ball splitting, Hoxne — decided (DC/26/03782)
  • Tree works — cut back 1 No. Group of Trees (G1) to ensure a 1 metre clearance away from and over the kiosk, Hoxne — decided (DC/26/04005)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Ash (T1), Hoxne — decided (DC/26/04019)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1), Hoxne (DC/26/04443)
  • Householder — erection of a single storey lean to extension to rear , insertion of dormer window, rooflights and bay window, fenestration alteration to rear…, Langham — granted (DC/26/02668)
  • Tree works — reduce 2 No. Cherry (T1 and T2) in height to a 1-1.5m stool. Raise Crown of 1 no. Pittosporum (T3) by…, Laxfield (DC/26/04445)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Contamination), Condition 4 (CGN DLL), Condition 8 (RAMS) and Condition 14 (Landscape Protection), Little Blakenham (DC/26/04410)
  • Condition discharge — condition 27 (Off-Site Highway and PROW Improvements), Mendlesham — refused (DC/26/03258)
  • Householder — convert an integral garage to provide increased living space, Mendlesham — granted (DC/26/03854)
  • Tree works — reduce 1 No. Walnut (T1) by 30%, Mendlesham — decided (DC/26/04085)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 6 (Footpath Surface Improvement works), 8 (Maintenance and inspection of the play space) and 9…, Mendlesham (DC/26/04345)
  • Tree works — T1 Ash - Crown reduce the height and spread by approximately 2-2.5m back to previous points. T2 Silver birch -…, Mendlesham (DC/26/04449)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Hornbeam (T1), Metfield — decided (DC/26/03759)
  • Advertisement consent — replacement 1No. fascia sign and 1No. projecting sign with revised business details, Needham Market — granted (DC/26/02934)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Contamination), Needham Market — granted (DC/26/03393)
  • Listed building consent — replacement 1No. fascia sign and 1No. projecting sign with revised business details, Needham Market — granted (DC/26/03534)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Sample Panel), Nettlestead (DC/26/04352)
  • Tree works — TPO MS11/A1, T1 Lime tree to re-reduce back to previous growth points. T2 and T3 Lime trees to be reduced…, Occold (DC/26/04348)
  • Householder — erection of a first floor side/rear extension and single storey ground floor porch extension, Offton — granted (DC/26/01951)
  • Planning application — change of use of existing ancillary annexe to form 1 no. independent dwelling, Old Newton with Dagworth — granted (DC/26/03440)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (External Wall and Roof Cladding), 4 (Fenestration), 5 (Rainwater Goods, External Flues and…, Old Newton with Dagworth (DC/26/04444)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Timber Frame Survey), 4 (Materials), 5 (Existing Floor Build Up) and 6 (Materials for Existing Floor…, Old Newton with Dagworth (DC/26/04447)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 26 (Facilities Construction and Phasing Plan), 27 (Replacement Pavilion) and 40 (Construction…, Onehouse (DC/26/04219)
  • Tree works — reduce back one side of 1 No. Oak (T1) by up to 30%, Palgrave — decided (DC/26/03864)
  • Planning application — erection of storage shed, Rattlesden — granted (DC/26/03240)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 4 (Insulation) and 5 (Mechanical Ventilation), Rattlesden (DC/26/04303)
  • Tree works — fell 1 No. Cherry (T1), Redgrave — decided (DC/26/03984)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 3 (Materials), 6 (Access Surfacing), 11 (Air Source Heat Pump), 14 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) and 15…, Redgrave (DC/26/04475)
  • Tree works — TPO ES83/T4, reduce 1 No Lime (T1) by 1/3, Rickinghall Superior — granted (DC/26/03865)
  • Non-material amendment — to move approved placement of skylights: Bathroom skylight to be moved laterally but vertical placement to be maintained. Living…, Rickinghall Superior (DC/26/04309)
  • Condition discharge — part discharge of Condition 7 (Retention of Historic Fabric) for Plinth Details only, Stoke Ash — granted (DC/26/03931)
  • Planning application — erection of 1no. self build dwelling attached annexe and double garage following demolition of existing bungalow, Stonham Aspal (DC/26/03501)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Stonham Aspal (DC/26/04362)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Biodiversity Net Gain), Stonham Aspal (DC/26/04407)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 16 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) and 25 (Construction Management Plan), Stowmarket — refused (DC/26/03065)
  • Planning application — erection of 1no. one and half storey dwelling using existing access. (re-submission of an earlier application), Stowmarket — withdrawn (DC/26/03314)
  • Advertisement consent — siting of double sided, mobile, free standing point-of-sale device, to display images of the products and…, Stowmarket — refused (DC/26/03502)
  • Planning application — construction of car park and electric vehicle charging (EV), Stowmarket — granted (DC/26/03536)
  • Householder — erection of a Two Storey Rear Extension and Alterations to Dwelling, Stowmarket — granted (DC/26/03560)
  • Householder — installation of a dropped kerb, Stowmarket — granted (DC/26/03602)
  • Householder — replacement of existing timber decking within its existing footprint, finished in brown timber, Stowmarket (DC/26/04191)
  • Non-material amendment — changes to the external appearance of the building, Stowmarket (DC/26/04393)
  • Condition discharge — biodiversity net gain condition, Stowmarket (DC/26/04414)
  • Planning application — construction of 2no. garden rooms (retention of), Stowupland — granted (DC/26/03255)
  • Householder — erection of a Single storey front porch, Stowupland — granted (DC/26/03416)
  • Condition discharge — condition 5 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures), Stowupland — granted (DC/26/04147)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Bricks), Stradbroke — granted (DC/26/03630)
  • Advertisement consent — installation of internally illuminated signage to comprise: 3no fascia signs, 3no booth lettering, 1no digital booth…, Stuston — granted (DC/26/03424)
  • Householder — refurbishment of existing outbuildings to use as domestic storage space in conjunction with the host dwelling, Tannington — granted (DC/26/02828)
  • Listed building consent — works to facilitate refurbishment of existing outbuildings to use as domestic storage space in conjunction with the host…, Tannington — granted (DC/26/02829)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 5 (Bound Material), 6 (Surface Water Discharge) and 8 (Management Plan), Thornham Parva (DC/26/04486)
  • Tree works — reduce the canopy of 1 No. Oak (T1) by around 3-4 meter. Pollard 1 No. Ash (T2), Thurston (DC/26/04301)
  • Certificate of lawfulness — siting of 9no. additional caravans, Thurston (DC/26/04441)
  • Non-material amendment — variation to the wording of Conditions 17 (Car Parking) and Condition 27 (Ecological Recommendations), Thurston (DC/26/04500)
  • Householder — erection of a two-storey front extension with matching roof line, Tostock (DC/26/04193)
  • Condition discharge — condition 4 (Wildlife Enhancement Scheme), Walsham le Willows — granted (DC/26/03484)
  • Tree works — removal of a single yew tree closest to road, Walsham le Willows — decided (DC/26/03517)
  • Condition discharge — condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), Walsham le Willows — granted (DC/26/03726)
  • Listed building consent order — pre-start notification, Class A, Walsham le Willows (DC/26/04220)
  • Prior approval — change of use of Agricultural Buildings to a flexible use within Storage or Distribution (Use…, Walsham le Willows (DC/26/04404)
  • Condition discharge — condition 7 (Fenestration), Wattisfield — granted (DC/26/04141)
  • Planning application — erection of a Horse Training Pen, Wattisfield (DC/26/04384)
  • Reserved matters — pursuant to the earlier outline permission (14no dwellings including 4no Affordable) Allowed at Appeal…, Wetheringsett cum Brockford — granted (DC/26/01758)
  • Non-material amendment — variation of approved landscape drawing to show liner within drainage basin approval of supplemental…, Wetheringsett cum Brockford (DC/26/04508)
  • Householder — erection of detached outbuilding, Willisham — granted (DC/26/03398)
  • Tree works — TPO BT435/T1, reduce 1 No. Oak (T1) by up to 5m and balance, Willisham — granted (DC/26/03923)
  • Condition discharge — conditions 4 (Fixed Plant Equipment Noise Assessment), 6 (External Lighting ) and 8 (Construction Management…, Wingfield — granted (DC/26/04035)
  • Planning application — removal of concrete block and render courtyard wall and gates, Wingfield (DC/26/04232)

The ledger — planning decisions reported since 16 July 2026: 685 — 592 granted, 56 refused, 37 withdrawn.

JOBS & TENDERS

STILL OPEN: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL FOOD WASTE MARKET ENGAGEMENT

The preliminary market engagement notice for "Food Waste Receipt and Treatment", issued by Suffolk County Council on behalf of Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk and West Suffolk councils and first reported in Issue 18, remains open. The notice gives an estimated total value of £4,404,480 excluding VAT and an engagement deadline of 6 November 2026. A preliminary market engagement notice is not a call for tenders.

CLOSED: STRATEGIC FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTS TENDER

The East Suffolk-led tender for Strategic Flood Risk Assessments Level 1 and 2, covering Babergh and Mid Suffolk among other authorities, closed at 12 noon on Monday 19 October 2026.

This week's search of Find a Tender for new notices naming Babergh or Mid Suffolk could not be completed, because the site's keyword search returned its full, unfiltered notice list. The two items above are therefore carried forward from Issue 18, and this section should not be read as a finding that no new notices were published.

Source: Find a Tender — Food Waste Receipt and Treatment, notice 2026/S 000-095552; Find a Tender — Strategic Flood Risk Assessments Level 1 and 2, notice 2026/S 000-089266

COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES

SUDBURY: MAN JAILED FOR TWO YEARS FOR DRUG OFFENCES

Suffolk Constabulary reported on 19 October 2026 that a man aged 49 was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on 15 October to two years' imprisonment after admitting offences linked to the supply of Class A drugs. Officers stopped his vehicle on Ingrams Well Road, Sudbury, on 27 August and recovered a mobile phone containing messages consistent with the supply of controlled drugs. The court ordered the forfeiture of £575 in cash and the destruction of the phones and SIM cards seized, and the police report that he will be subject to deportation after his sentence.

Source: Suffolk Constabulary — Man jailed for two years for Sudbury drug offences, 19 October 2026

LITTLE STONHAM: TWO PEOPLE DIED IN A COLLISION ON DEBENHAM ROAD

Suffolk Constabulary reported on 18 October 2026 that two people had died following a two-vehicle collision on Debenham Road, Little Stonham, at about 10.15am that day, involving a red Peugeot 107 and a silver Volkswagen Passat. The passenger of the Peugeot, a man in his late teens, died at the scene; the driver, a woman in her late teens, died later in hospital. The occupants of the Passat had minor injuries. Debenham Road was closed and was expected to reopen that evening. The force is appealing for witnesses and for dash-camera footage, via the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting 37/61603/26.

Source: Suffolk Constabulary — Little Stonham: fatal road traffic collision, 18 October 2026

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 527 days away; that date is suspended while the review takes place, and no revised timetable has been published.

This week: no new announcements on the councils' joint page.

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

HAVE YOUR SAY

CASUAL VACANCIES: ELECTORS CAN REQUEST AN ELECTION ⚠️

Notices published by the councils record casual vacancies on parish 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 councils' page lists the vacancy without a closing date; 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.

Babergh parish councils, with the expiry dates on Babergh's vacancies page: Stutton, 22 October (today); Wherstead, 30 October; Holbrook, 9 November (new this week). Capel St Mary's notice no longer appears.

Mid Suffolk parish councils, with the dates on Mid Suffolk's vacancies page: Hoxne, 28 October; Great Bricett, 29 October. The Needham Market, Ashfield cum Thorpe and Laxfield notices listed in Issue 18 no longer appear.

View and respond: Babergh councillor vacancies; Mid Suffolk councillor vacancies; Suffolk County Council — notice of vacancy, Bosmere Division; Stutton notice; Wherstead notice; Holbrook notice; Hoxne notice; Great Bricett notice

LICENSING: FIVE PREMISES LICENCE APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COMMENT

The councils' current licensing applications page lists five applications under the Licensing Act 2003. Three are minor variations to existing premises licences, each proposing to add four conditions on Challenge 25, staff training, an incident log and a CCTV system: Strawberry Too, 26 Manor Road, Sudbury CO10 1PB; North Street News, 54 North Street, Sudbury CO10 1RE; and 15 Broom Street, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0JT. Public consultation on all three ends on 29 October 2026. The other two are new premises licence applications, both also listed in Issue 18: PastArt, 36 Station Road, Sudbury CO10 2SS, applied for by MCT IT Development Consultancy Ltd, for a restaurant selling alcohol for consumption on the premises only (consultation ends 29 October 2026); and Amazon UK Services Ltd, 1 Sproughton Road, Ipswich IP1 5BL, for the sale of alcohol off the premises, with 24-hour sale and supply (consultation ends 28 October 2026). Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Team at Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX, or by email to the Licensing Team.

View and respond: BMSDC current licensing applications

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Every application validated in the week beginning 12 October is open for comment for 21 days from its validation date, via the portal link against each item in Planning Watch. The councils' consultations portal listed no documents open for consultation on 22 October, and the Quartet Villages neighbourhood plan area comment period closed on 16 October.

COMING UP

  • Thursday 22 October, 5.30pm — Mid Suffolk Council, Endeavour House, Ipswich: Community Governance Review, planning scheme of delegations, draft committee timetable 2027/28, councillor appointments. Agenda
  • Friday 23 October, 10.00am — Babergh Licensing Sub-Committee: a hearing to determine an application to vary a premises licence under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003; the agenda page does not name the premises. Agenda
  • Wednesday 28 October, 10.00am — Babergh Planning Committee, Endeavour House, Ipswich: reserved matters for a primary school at Chilton Woods, Sudbury, and seven Gypsy and Traveller pitches at Rosefield, Monks Eleigh. Agenda
  • 28 and 29 October — Public consultations end on the Amazon (28 October), and PastArt and three Sudbury and Great Cornard minor variation (29 October) licence applications (see Have Your Say); Hoxne and Great Bricett vacancy notices expire (see Have Your Say).
  • Friday 30 October — Wherstead Parish Council vacancy notice expires (see Have Your Say).
  • 6 November — Engagement deadline for the Suffolk County Council food waste preliminary market engagement (see Jobs & Tenders).
  • 9 November — Holbrook Parish Council vacancy notice expires (see Have Your Say).
  • 10 November — Cabinets: both Cabinets are due to consider the Ending Homelessness Action Plan, Fees and Charges 2027/28, the Regulator of Social Housing feedback and action plan, the Joint Enforcement Policy for the Private Rented Sector and Climate Action Plans; Babergh Cabinet is also due to consider the Kingfisher Swimming Pool update and the designation of Capel St Mary Local Nature Reserve. Forthcoming Decisions List V503
  • 25 February 2027 — Councils Joint Waste Collections Services before Babergh Council and Mid Suffolk Council (fully exempt item). Forthcoming Decisions List V503

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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