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Planning appeals in West Suffolk

Every appeal the Planning Inspectorate has decided in West Suffolk since 2016, refreshed nightly. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

380

appeals on record since 2019

27%

of decided appeals allowed

25 wks

median receipt to decision

44

decisions in the last 12 months, 30% allowed

By appeal type

Householder77 decided
29% allowed
Minor245 decided
25% allowed
Major18 decided
33% allowed
Commercial11 decided
18% allowed
Enforcement8 decided
13% allowed
Other18 decided
22% allowed
Not classified3 decided
33% allowed

By procedure

Written representations358 decided
23% allowed
Hearings16 decided
50% allowed
Inquiries6 decided
100% allowed

Latest decisions in West Suffolk

  1. Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6006691
    Walnut Tree Barn, Thetford Road, Barnham, IP24 2PA

    described in the application form as ‘change of use of a converted barn currently in use as a holiday let under Use Class C1, to permanent residential dwelling under Use Class C3

  2. Dismissed5 August 2026· major6008642
    Stagwood, Thetford Road, Brandon, IP270TW

    to determine if prior approval is required for the formation of a new road for agricultural or forestry use, which the appellants describe on their appeal form as the ‘installation of some private internal tracks to subdivide a large agricultural field for the purposes of better agricultural management

  3. Dismissed14 July 20266006594
    The Bull, High Street, Cavendish, CO10 8AX
  4. Allowed9 July 2026· minor3372100
    Barn , Church Lane, Worlington, Suffolk, IP28 8SG

    Prior approval application under part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment and Consequential Provisions) (England) Order 2015 - change of use from agricultural building to create one dwelling

  5. Dismissed7 July 2026· minor6007491
    Sparks Farm, Hurdle Drove, West Row, IP28 8RF

    the conversion of an existing agricultural building located north east of Hurdle Drove, West Road, into 4 no. dwellings

  6. Dismissed2 July 20266006355
    Laurel Farm, Sandy Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9GT

    farm workers self-build dwelling

  7. Allowed29 June 20266007055
    All Saints Hotel, The Street, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6JQ

    Planning application - variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of DC/21/1142/FUL (allowed on appeal) to allow alternative lodges without complying with 1 condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/23/0622, dated 19 June 2023

  8. Allowed17 June 2026· minor6005559
    Land opposite 'Mandarin' and Adj to South View, Wilde St, Beck Row, Mildenhall, IP28 8BL

    2 new dwellings to be developed as 2 new dwellings to be developed as Custom Build Plots

  9. Allowed17 June 2026· minor6004217
    The Coal Yard, Wilde Street, Beck Row, IP28 8BL

    outline planning permission for the erection of 3 dwellings, all matters reserved except for access

  10. Allowed15 June 2026· minor6005556
    Land between 'Larks Place', and 'Dayspring' Wilde St, Beck Row, Mildenhall, IP28 8BP

    2 new dwellings to be developed as Custom Build Plots

  11. Dismissed12 June 2026· advert6006623
    89 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1PR

    new signage to the front elevation, signage over boarding to door and new projecting sign

  12. Dismissed10 June 2026· minor6005880
    Aldersfield Place Farmhouse, Ashfield Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8UZ

    the conversion of a storage barn (Use Class B8) to form 2 no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

  13. Dismissed29 May 2026· minor6005451
    2 Looms Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HE

    the conversion and infill of lower ground floor to create an apartment including conversion of internal and external storage areas

  14. Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6003142
    Land South Of, Grove Lane, Stanton, Suffolk, IP31 2AR

    outline application for up to 7 no. self-build or custom build dwellings (access to be considered)

  15. Dismissed7 May 2026· other6003210
    Gaines Hall, Attleton Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8YA

    a single storey side extension and garage

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