Launch issue, 1st - 7th October, 2026

Welcome to issue 1 of The West Suffolk Briefing. A weekly plain-English summary of the public record from West Suffolk Council: decisions made, money spent, planning applications and open consultations.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

⚠️ PLANNING WATCH — Up to 12 homes proposed at Land North of Fordham Road, Freckenham (portal consultation expiry 7 October)

⚠️ PLANNING WATCH — Well Street, Bury St Edmunds: householder and listed building applications (portal consultation expiry 13 and 20 October)

⚠️ JOBS & TENDERS — Temporary Families and Communities Officer vacancy closes 11 October

⚠️ HAVE YOUR SAY — Premises licence application for Platts, St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds (representations close 13 October)

⚠️ HAVE YOUR SAY — Premises licence variation for Cookiecakes, Walnut Close, Brandon (representations close 14 October)

⚠️ HAVE YOUR SAY — Suffolk County Council Healthy Child Services consultation closes 18 October

• IN THE CHAMBER — Development Control Committee granted two applications on 2 September

• PLANNING WATCH — EIA scoping request for employment development at Sentinel Park, Hepworth

• PLANNING WATCH — Revised plans sought for 15 homes at the former Newmarket Police Station

• PLANNING WATCH — Outline permission refused for up to 9 homes at Sapiston

• PLANNING WATCH — Nine homes approved at The Weymed Site, Swan Lane, Bury St Edmunds

• PLANNING WATCH — Seven commercial buildings approved east of Rougham Industrial Estate

• PLANNING WATCH — 259kWp solar array approved at Cranhouse, Eriswell

• PLANNING WATCH — Replacement home approved at 13 Bury Road, Great Livermere

• PLANNING WATCH — Householder and listed building works approved at Thurston Hall, Hawkedon

• PLANNING WATCH — Two poultry houses approved at Kenny Hill Farm

• PLANNING WATCH — Prior approval granted for two homes in an agricultural building at Depden Hall

• PLANNING WATCH — Pool house conversion to one home proposed at Napthens Farm, Eriswell

• PLANNING WATCH — Listed building works proposed at Northgate House, Bury St Edmunds

• PLANNING WATCH — One new home approved at Ferry Lane, West Row

• PLANNING WATCH — One new home approved at Skeltons Drove, Beck Row

• PLANNING WATCH — Full Register of 92 applications validated or decided, 14 September to 4 October

• ON THE HIGH STREET — Change-of-use, advertisement and shopfront applications in Bury St Edmunds, Clare and Newmarket

• COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES — Suffolk Constabulary witness appeal after A143 collision near Ixworth

• HAVE YOUR SAY — Premises licence variation for Flintknappers, Market Place, Brandon (representations close 28 October)

• COMING UP — Council meets 13 October; Development Control Committee meets 14 October

NUMBER OF THE WEEK: 24 — apartments in the prior approval granted for the first and second floors of Suffolk House, Fordham Road, Newmarket (DC/26/0985/P3CMA).

IN THE CHAMBER

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE GRANTED TWO APPLICATIONS ON 2 SEPTEMBER

At its meeting on 2 September, the Development Control Committee granted a reserved matters application for three commercial units (use classes B2, B8 and E(g)) at Hatchfield Farm, Fordham Road, Newmarket, which had been called in by a ward member. It also granted a hybrid application (car park and hardstanding in full, with outline permission for buildings) to expand the West Suffolk Operational Hub at Bury Road, Fornham St Martin. The applicant for the second item was West Suffolk Council, and it was granted unanimously. The minutes were published on 5 October.

Source: West Suffolk Council — Development Control Committee minutes, 2 September 2026; agenda items 22 and 23

PLANNING WATCH

This section covers applications with potential significance for residents, businesses, or the wider area. The full list of all validated and decided applications for the period 14 September – 4 October 2026 — including householder extensions, tree works, and minor works — is searchable at the West Suffolk planning portal. Every application validated or decided in that period appears below, either as a full entry or in THE FULL REGISTER. Comments on newly validated applications are typically open for 21 days from the validation date, via the portal.

12 HOMES PROPOSED AT LAND NORTH OF FORDHAM ROAD, FRECKENHAM ⚠️

(Residential — up to 12 dwellings, outline)

An outline application for up to 12 dwellings on Land North of Fordham Road, Freckenham, following demolition of existing buildings on the site, was validated on 15 September 2026 (means of access to be considered). Reference DC/26/1233/OUT. The portal shows a consultation expiry date of 7 October 2026 and a neighbour consultation expiry date of 12 October 2026. Residents can view the plans and comment via the West Suffolk planning portal.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1233/OUT

EXTENSION AND LISTED BUILDING WORKS PROPOSED AT 36 WELL STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS ⚠️

(Householder and listed building consent — paired applications)

Householder and listed building consent applications for 36 Well Street, Bury St Edmunds, were validated on 21 September 2026. They include a single-storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory, internal alterations and removal of a rear door. References DC/26/1380/HH and DC/26/1381/LB. Portal consultation expiry dates are 13 October 2026 (householder application) and 20 October 2026 (listed building consent). Residents can view the plans and comment via the West Suffolk planning portal.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — applications DC/26/1380/HH, DC/26/1381/LB

EIA SCOPING REQUEST FOR EMPLOYMENT SITE AT SENTINEL PARK, HEPWORTH

(Major — EIA scoping)

A request for an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping opinion under Regulation 6(1) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017 was validated on 24 September 2026 for a hybrid application for employment development at Sentinel Park, Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate, East Sumner Road, Hepworth. Reference DC/26/1468/EIASCO. The portal shows a consultation expiry date of 22 October 2026.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1468/EIASCO

REVISED PLANS SOUGHT FOR 15 HOMES AT FORMER NEWMARKET POLICE STATION

(Residential — 15 dwellings, S73 variation)

An application to vary conditions on the approved scheme to convert the former Police Station and Magistrates Court at 1 Vicarage Road, Newmarket into 15 dwellings was validated on 18 September 2026. The variation covers the approved plans, parking, and cycle storage and ramp conditions. Reference DC/26/1437/VAR. The portal shows a consultation expiry date of 27 October 2026.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1437/VAR

OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION REFUSED FOR UP TO 9 HOMES AT SAPISTON

(Residential — up to 9 dwellings, outline, refused)

Planning permission was refused for an outline application for up to 9 dwellings on Land South of Bardwell Road, Sapiston. The decision was issued on 2 October 2026; means of access was to be considered. Reference DC/26/1013/OUT. The decision notice is available on the planning portal.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1013/OUT

NINE HOMES APPROVED AT THE WEYMED SITE, BURY ST EDMUNDS

(Residential — 9 dwellings)

Planning permission was granted for nine dwellings with associated access at The Weymed Site, Swan Lane, Bury St Edmunds. The decision was issued on 18 September 2026. Reference DC/26/0587/FUL.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/0587/FUL

SEVEN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS APPROVED AT ROUGHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

(Commercial — seven buildings)

Planning permission was granted for seven mid-tech commercial buildings (use class B8 with ancillary office, research and development and/or manufacturing), with car and cycle parking, a cycle path, service yards and substations, on Land East of Rougham Industrial Estate, Tower Avenue, Rougham. The decision was issued on 2 October 2026. Reference DC/25/1193/FUL.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/25/1193/FUL

259KWP SOLAR ARRAY APPROVED AT CRANHOUSE, ERISWELL

(Energy — ground-mounted solar array)

Planning permission was granted for a 259kWp ground-mounted solar array at Cranhouse, Eriswell. The decision was issued on 23 September 2026. Reference DC/24/1828/FUL.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/24/1828/FUL

REPLACEMENT HOME APPROVED AT 13 BURY ROAD, GREAT LIVERMERE

(Residential — 1 dwelling, with listed building consent for demolition)

Planning permission was granted for one dwelling and a detached cart lodge, following demolition of the existing dwelling, at 13 Bury Road, Great Livermere, together with listed building consent for the demolition. Both decisions were issued on 16 September 2026. References DC/25/1210/FUL and DC/25/1211/LB.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — applications DC/25/1210/FUL, DC/25/1211/LB

WORKS APPROVED AT THURSTON HALL, HAWKEDON

(Householder and listed building consent — paired applications)

Householder planning permission and listed building consent were granted for works at Thurston Hall, Thurston End, Hawkedon, including removal of a chimney, a roof extension and height increase to the service wing roof, and replacement of windows with a door on the south-west elevation. Both decisions were issued on 1 October 2026. References DC/26/0755/HH and DC/26/0750/LB.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — applications DC/26/0755/HH, DC/26/0750/LB

TWO POULTRY HOUSES APPROVED AT KENNY HILL FARM

(Agricultural — two poultry houses)

Planning permission was granted for two poultry houses and associated infrastructure at Kenny Hill Farm, Kennyhill Drove, Kenny Hill. The decision was issued on 1 October 2026. Reference DC/26/0836/FUL.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/0836/FUL

TWO HOMES FROM AGRICULTURAL BUILDING AT DEPDEN HALL: PRIOR APPROVAL GRANTED

(Change of use — agricultural building to 2 dwellings, prior approval)

Prior approval was required and granted for the change of use of an agricultural building at Depden Hall, The Green, Depden to two dwellings. The decision was issued on 24 September 2026. Reference DC/26/1163/P3QPA.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1163/P3QPA

POOL HOUSE CONVERSION TO ONE HOME PROPOSED AT NAPTHENS FARM, ERISWELL

(Residential — 1 dwelling, change of use)

An application to convert an ancillary pool house and entertainment building at Napthens Farm, Eriswell into one dwelling (use class C3) was validated on 25 September 2026. Reference DC/26/1304/FUL. The portal shows a consultation expiry date of 26 October 2026.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1304/FUL

LISTED BUILDING WORKS PROPOSED AT NORTHGATE HOUSE, BURY ST EDMUNDS

(Listed building consent)

An application for listed building consent at Northgate House, 8 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds was validated on 17 September 2026. It includes removal of west elevation plinth render with brickwork repairs and installation of cellar vent grilles. Reference DC/26/1435/LB. The portal shows a consultation expiry date of 30 October 2026.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/1435/LB

ONE NEW HOME APPROVED AT FERRY LANE, WEST ROW

(Residential — 1 dwelling)

Planning permission was granted for one dwelling and vehicular access, following demolition of a store, at Meadow View, 140 Ferry Lane, West Row. The decision was issued on 24 September 2026. Reference DC/26/0267/FUL.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/0267/FUL

ONE NEW HOME APPROVED AT SKELTONS DROVE, BECK ROW

(Residential — 1 dwelling)

Planning permission was granted for one dwelling and vehicular access on Land adjacent to Hornbeam Lodge, Whitegate Farm, Skeltons Drove, Beck Row. The decision was issued on 23 September 2026. Reference DC/26/0288/FUL.

Source: West Suffolk planning portal — application DC/26/0288/FUL

THE FULL REGISTER

• Barnham — garden shed at Ye Olde House, The Street (DC/26/1376/HH) — validated 25 Sep
• Barton Mills — variation of a previously approved householder permission (amended plans for porch, two-bay carport and garage conversion) at 13 The Street (DC/26/0881/VAR) — withdrawn 16 Sep
• Beck Row — rear extension, swimming pool and pool building at Ashlands, Wilde Street (DC/26/1469/HH) — validated 24 Sep
• Brandon — side extension to form self-contained annexe at 22 Rattlers Road (DC/26/1139/HH) — granted 22 Sep
• Brandon — roof alterations and south-elevation dormer at 40 Oaklands Drive (DC/26/1291/HH) — validated 14 Sep
• Brockley — detached outbuilding at Saxon Wood, Bury Road (DC/26/1156/HH) — granted 17 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — listed building consent for replacement rear windows and cart lodge alterations at 19 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/0921/LB) — granted 16 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — listed building consent for internal alterations to form a surgery room at 1A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1061/LB) — granted 23 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — external wall insulation render replacing cladding at 18-28 Samuel Street Walk, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1121/FUL) — granted 1 Oct
• Bury St Edmunds — single-storey rear extension at 159 Raedwald Drive, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1145/HH) — granted 29 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — covered pergola and relocation of existing pergola at Spread Eagle, Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1193/FUL) — granted 30 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — householder prior approval for a single-storey rear extension extending 3.59 metres at 43 Grove Park, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1258/HPA) — prior approval not required 29 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — lawful development certificate relating to a single-storey rear extension at 30 Sicklesmere Road, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1402/CLP) — validated 15 Sep
• Bury St Edmunds — variation of conditions on a previously approved householder permission (amended plans for side and rear extension) at 18 Gainsborough Road, Bury St Edmunds (DC/26/1414/VAR) — validated 14 Sep
• Chedburgh — single-storey front extension at 19 Elizabeth Drive (DC/26/1100/HH) — granted 23 Sep
• Chevington — porch and side extension at 11 Maltings Close (DC/26/1086/HH) — granted 1 Oct
• Chevington — variation of an occupancy condition at Millfields House, Hargrave Road (DC/26/1147/VAR) — granted 15 Sep
• Clare — notification of demolition of an agricultural storage barn at Hermitage Farm Barns, Snow Hill (DC/26/1483/DE1) — validated 28 Sep
• Exning — change of use to a secure dog-walking field with parking, shelter and play equipment at All Seasons Paw Park, Windmill Hill (DC/26/1081/FUL) — validated 30 Sep
• Exning — lawful development certificate for replacement external doors and windows at The Old Flint Barn, 1 Windmill Hill (DC/26/1466/CLP) — validated 23 Sep
• Fornham All Saints — change of agricultural land to domestic equestrian use and a stable building, Field off Pound Meadow (DC/26/1068/FUL) — granted 30 Sep
• Fornham St Martin — single-storey rear extension at 17 Ord Road (DC/26/1395/HH) — validated 21 Sep
• Freckenham — outline application (access, appearance, layout and scale to be considered) at Land South of Elms Road (DC/26/1352/OUT) — validated 28 Sep
• Great Barton — agricultural prior notification for a straw/hay shed at Oak Farm, Pakenham Road (DC/26/1297/AG1) — prior approval not required 16 Sep
• Great Barton — two-storey side extension at Firs Farm, Brand Road (DC/26/1426/HH) — validated 1 Oct
• Great Barton — dormers, side extension and detached garage with accommodation above at The Laurels, Thurston Road (DC/26/1454/HH) — validated 22 Sep
• Great Bradley — stable facilities with horse walker and lunge pen, with landscaping, at Oak Stud, East Green (DC/25/0888/FUL) — granted 21 Sep
• Great Saxham — householder works including a timber garage outbuilding and extensions at 3 Twites Corner (DC/26/0871/HH) — granted 18 Sep
• Hargrave — detached garage at Long View, Wickhambrook Road (DC/26/1120/HH) — granted 18 Sep
• Hargrave — outbuilding following partial demolition of stable block at Frogs End Farm, Birds End (DC/26/1350/FUL) — validated 28 Sep
• Haverhill — two-storey front extension at 31 Mill Hill (DC/26/0791/HH) — granted 28 Sep
• Haverhill — single-storey front extension and garage conversion at 25 Weddell Road (DC/26/1206/HH) — granted 1 Oct
• Haverhill — overhead lines exemption application for a new electric pole and underground cable at Land NE of Haverhill, English Way (DC/26/1251/ELEC) — no objections 29 Sep
• Haverhill — two-storey side extension and first-floor window enlargement at 11 Constable Road (DC/26/1407/HH) — validated 22 Sep
• Haverhill — multi-use games area, 3 metre perimeter fencing and swale at Churchill Special Free School, Chalkstone Way (DC/26/1430/FUL) — validated 18 Sep
• Haverhill — lawful development certificate for garage conversion to living room at 33 Poplar Close (DC/26/1439/CLP) — validated 29 Sep
• Hawstead — porch, rear extension and outbuilding at Greenacres, The Green (DC/26/1031/HH) — granted 30 Sep
• Hepworth — alterations, cladding and two-storey side extension at Woodside Cottage, Sumner Road (DC/26/1035/HH) — granted 17 Sep
• Hepworth — air source heat pump at James Cottage, Bury Road (DC/26/1396/HH) — validated 22 Sep
• Horringer — front porch and single-storey rear extension at Rossendale House, Manor Lane (DC/26/1432/HH) — validated 1 Oct
• Hundon — windows and doors to south and west elevations at Units 1 to 2 Hill View Works, Simms Lane (DC/26/1114/FUL) — granted 25 Sep
• Hundon — replacement of 20ft storage container with 40ft container at Hundon Football Field, Upper North Street (DC/26/1228/FUL) — validated 2 Oct
• Ixworth — two-storey rear extension at The Old School House, Thetford Road (DC/26/0488/HH) — granted 15 Sep
• Lakenheath — single-storey side extension and rear extension at 12 Wingfield Avenue (DC/26/1185/HH) — granted 30 Sep
• Lakenheath — single-storey rear extension at 3 Brewers Close (DC/26/1368/HH) — validated 21 Sep
• Lidgate — outbuilding at The Old Rectory, The Street (DC/26/1218/HH) — validated 14 Sep
• Little Whelnetham — lawful development certificate for siting one motor caravan on land on the north side of Water Lane (DC/26/1170/CLP) — granted 22 Sep
• Mildenhall — detached carriage house at 3A Church Walk (DC/26/1131/HH) — granted 30 Sep
• Mildenhall — external wall insulation at 25 Newnham Close (DC/26/1133/HH) — granted 25 Sep
• Mildenhall — listed building consent for replacement windows and front door at 8 Aldrich Place (DC/26/1164/LB) — granted 1 Oct
• Mildenhall — raised garage and dining room roof and rooflight at 15 West Drive (DC/26/1333/HH) — validated 18 Sep
• Moulton — single-storey rear extension and rooflights at 15 Dalham Road (DC/26/1058/HH) — granted 23 Sep
• Newmarket — widening of access, gates and brick wall at Eve Lodge Stables, Hamilton Road (DC/26/0982/FUL) — granted 1 Oct
• Newmarket — external bin store, cycle storage and three windows at Suffolk House, Fordham Road (DC/26/0984/FUL) — granted 23 Sep
• Newmarket — porch, garage conversion, render and replacement windows at 4 Paget Place (DC/26/1186/HH) — granted 30 Sep
• Poslingford — listed building consent for a detached outbuilding at Poslingford House, Stansfield Road (DC/26/1320/LB) — withdrawn 16 Sep
• Stansfield — detached timber-framed garage at Purton Ford Cottage, Purton Green (DC/26/1122/HH) — granted 17 Sep
• Stanton — garage conversion to office, electric vehicle charger and side extension at Haulage Depot, Bury Road (DC/26/0940/FUL) — granted 16 Sep
• West Stow — two timber units replacing glamping pods, with decking and spa area, at West Stow Pods, Ingham Road (DC/26/1321/FUL) — validated 24 Sep
• Wickhambrook — side extension and garage extension at 1 Clopton Park (DC/26/1221/HH) — validated 22 Sep
• Withersfield — variation of conditions on a previously approved householder permission (amended plans for side extension and window) at Virginia House, Thurlow Road (DC/26/1109/VAR) — granted 17 Sep

The ledger — 2026 to date: 53 planning decisions reported: 49 granted, 1 refused, 3 withdrawn. Not counted above: 2 prior approval not required, 1 no objections.

ON THE HIGH STREET

BURY ST EDMUNDS

• Prior approval for change of use of first and second floors to one dwelling at 7 Brentgovel Street (DC/26/0686/P3CMA) — granted 16 Sep
• Painting of shop frontage, fascia, brickwork, windows and door frames at 28-28A Cornhill (DC/26/1160/FUL) — granted 25 Sep
• Advertisement consent for one billboard, three freestanding billboards and 19 flagpole signs at Land off Orttewell Road (DC/26/1235/ADV) — validated 22 Sep
• Change of use of a dwelling at 14 Brentgovel Street to mixed use including Class E use in one ground-floor room (DC/26/1364/FUL) — validated 22 Sep

CLARE

• Advertisement consent for a hanging sign and fascia signs at The Swan Inn, 4 High Street (DC/26/1419/ADV) — validated 14 Sep

NEWMARKET

• Prior approval for change of use of first and second floors to 24 apartments at Suffolk House, Fordham Road (DC/26/0985/P3CMA) — granted 2 Oct
• Lawful development certificate for change from retail (Class E(a)) to office (Class E(g)(i)) at 38 High Street (DC/26/1012/CLP) — granted 14 Sep
• Advertisement consent for a totem sign and fascia signs at Unit 6 Nucleus Park, Exning Road (DC/26/1041/ADV) — granted 17 Sep
• Prior approval for change of use of upper floors to seven dwellings at Rutland Chambers, 19 High Street (DC/26/1226/P3CMA) — granted 30 Sep
• Prior approval application for change of use of first and second floors at 18 High Street (DC/26/1280/P3CMA) — withdrawn 28 Sep
• Prior approval for change of use of the ground floor to three flats at 136-142 High Street Development Site (DC/26/1463/P3CMA) — validated 23 Sep
• Prior approval for change of use of ground and first floors to one dwelling at 142 High Street (DC/26/1464/P3CMA) — validated 23 Sep

Sources: West Suffolk planning portal — each application linked above

JOBS & TENDERS

TEMPORARY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OFFICER VACANCY AT WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL ⚠️

West Suffolk Council is advertising a Temporary Families and Communities Officer post (reference R1862) on a two-year temporary contract, with a salary of £42,123 to £47,665. It was the only vacancy listed on the council's recruitment site on 7 October. Closing date: 11 October 2026.

Source: West Suffolk Council — recruitment

COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES

Ixworth — Suffolk Constabulary is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a four-vehicle collision on the A143 between Ixworth and Stanton on Saturday 3 October. A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries, and two men were arrested and released under investigation. Information can be given to the Roads & Armed Policing Team at Bury St Edmunds quoting 37/58620/26, via the force's online reporting form, 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Suffolk Constabulary, 5 October 2026

Source: Suffolk Constabulary news and appeals

THE COUNTDOWN

On 7 September 2026 the government withdrew its March 2026 decision to create three new Suffolk unitary councils, including Western Suffolk, which would have replaced West Suffolk Council. West Suffolk Council's own position, published on its devolution page: the government "intends to withdraw its decision made in March 2026 to create three new unitaries" while restating "its commitment to effective and sustainable local government and to simplifying council structures in the future."

No days-remaining figure is calculated while no legal decision is in force. This week: no new announcements were found on the council and government pages checked.

Source: West Suffolk Council — Devolution (westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/devolution)

HAVE YOUR SAY

West Suffolk Council's consultations page lists no current consultations. Open items from licensing notices and Suffolk County Council are below, soonest-closing first.

PREMISES LICENCE APPLICATION: PLATTS, 66A ST JOHNS STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS ⚠️

A new premises licence has been applied for at Platts, 66A St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, for alcohol sales Monday to Sunday, 12:00 to 22:30. The public notice is dated 16 September. Representations close: 13 October 2026.

View: West Suffolk Council — current premises licence applications; public notice

PREMISES LICENCE VARIATION: COOKIECAKES, 19 WALNUT CLOSE, BRANDON ⚠️

A variation has been applied for to add off sales of alcohol (for online cake orders) at Cookiecakes, 19 Walnut Close, Brandon. The public notice is dated 16 September. Representations close: 14 October 2026.

View: West Suffolk Council — current premises licence applications; public notice

HEALTHY CHILD SERVICES CONSULTATION (SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL) ⚠️

Suffolk County Council is consulting on healthy child services. The consultation opened on 8 July and closes on 18 October 2026. Deadline: 18 October 2026.

View and respond: Suffolk County Council — Healthy Child Services consultations

PREMISES LICENCE VARIATION: FLINTKNAPPERS, 1-3 MARKET PLACE, BRANDON

A variation has been applied for at Flintknappers, 1-3 Market Place, Brandon, to increase the hours for alcohol and recorded music. The public notice is dated 1 October. Representations close: 28 October 2026.

View: West Suffolk Council — current premises licence applications; public notice

COMING UP

Tuesday 13 October, 7.00pm — Council. The agenda, published on 5 October, includes the Leader's statement, Cabinet referrals on Treasury Management, the Barningham Neighbourhood Plan referendum and decision to adopt, a Community Governance Review, a change of polling place, and a motion on notice. Council agenda

Wednesday 14 October, 10.00am — Development Control Committee. The agenda, published on 6 October, includes poultry breeder sheds at Cross Green Farm, Thelnetham; the Royal Mail Delivery Office, Bury St Edmunds; Newmarket Road, Barton Mills; and applications for sites across Haverhill town centre (Arts Centre, car park, Cangle Corner and Jubilee Plaza). Committee agenda

Licensing and Regulatory Committee. The meeting listed for 19 October is shown as cancelled; the Licensing and Regulatory Sub-Committee is listed for 26 October at 10.00am. Meetings calendar

Tuesday 3 November — Cabinet. The Cabinet decisions plan published on 2 October lists items for 3 November including Review of Commercial Asset Portfolio – Property at Anglian Lane – Options, Barley Homes, and the Government's National Plan to End Homelessness. Cabinet decisions plan

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