The free appeal record
Planning appeals in West Suffolk, 2026
33 appeals decided in 2026, 24% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed27 October 20266010190103 Westward Deals, Kedington, CB9 7PL
create vehicular access
- Dismissed15 October 2026· householder6009314Deraleen, Baileypool Road, Packenham, IP31 2LX
a. one-and-a-half storey front extension b. raising of ground level at front of property to create level access c. single storey side infill extension d. single storey rear extension e. creation of first-floor habitable space including Juliet balcony, rear dormer window and rear rooflights f. raise roof of garage to create first-floor office including external staircase and installation of 16 solar panels g. changes to existing fenestration and wall materials, flint patches inserted into the brick walls” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/24/1308/HH dated 9 January 2025
- Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6009854Green Farm, Lower Green, Stoke By Clare, CO10 8HN
change of use from agricultural building to create four dwellings
- Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6006691Walnut 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
- Dismissed5 August 2026· major6008642Stagwood, 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
- Dismissed14 July 2026· minor6006594The Bull, High Street, Cavendish, CO10 8AX
Change of use from public house (sui generis) to one dwelling (Class C3)
- Allowed9 July 2026· minor3372100Barn , 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
- Dismissed7 July 2026· minor6007491Sparks 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
- Dismissed2 July 20266006355Laurel Farm, Sandy Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9GT
farm workers self-build dwelling
- Allowed29 June 20266007055All 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
- Allowed17 June 2026· minor6005559Land 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
- Allowed17 June 2026· minor6004217The Coal Yard, Wilde Street, Beck Row, IP28 8BL
outline planning permission for the erection of 3 dwellings, all matters reserved except for access
- Allowed15 June 2026· minor6005556Land Between 'Larks Place', And 'Dayspring' Wilde St, Beck Row, Mildenhall, IP28 8BP
2 new dwellings to be developed as Custom Build Plots
- Dismissed12 June 2026· advert600662389 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1PR
new signage to the front elevation, signage over boarding to door and new projecting sign
- Dismissed10 June 2026· minor6005880Aldersfield Place Farmhouse, Ashfield Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8UZ
the conversion of a storage barn (Use Class B8) to form 2 no. dwellings (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed29 May 2026· minor60054512 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
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6003142Land 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)
- Dismissed7 May 2026· other6003210Gaines Hall, Attleton Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8YA
a single storey side extension and garage
- Dismissed5 May 2026· householder600526050 Victoria Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BD
demolition of existing summer house and construction of new annex
- Allowed15 April 2026· minor6002651Depden Hall, The Green, Depden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4BY
change of use from agricultural building to create five dwellings
- Dismissed1 April 2026· other3374112Lion House, 45 Bridewell Street, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8QD
‘alteration to master bedroom to include new ensuite shower room’
- Dismissed31 March 2026· minor6003215Land North Of Melford House, Attleton Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8YA
- Dismissed25 March 2026· minor3369451Land At Pipers Hall Farm, Whepstead Road, Hawstead, Hawstead, Suffolk, IP29 4TG
Outline Planning Application (means of access to be considered) - one self-build dwelling"
- Planning permission granted20 March 2026· enforcement3374713Land Adjacent to Duke of Marlborough, Bury Road, Hepworth, Suffolk, IP22 2PX
Without planning permission, the change of use of land for the siting of one static home and one touring caravan for residential use, inclusion of a storage container and shed building and the installation of hardstanding
- Dismissed19 March 2026· minor6001666Land off Manor Lane, Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5PY
erection of new self-build dwelling and modification of the existing highway access
- Allowed17 March 2026· minor3368573Barn at Hall Farm , Church Road , Chevington, IP29 5QQ
the replacement of agricultural building with self-build dwelling
- Dismissed11 March 2026· minor600210785 Kings Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3DS
erection of detached single storey dwelling
- Dismissed10 March 2026· minor6001933Land off Willow Close, Holywell Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NH
Planning Application – 5no dwellings and associated access without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/18/1206/FUL, dated 19 September 2019
- Dismissed20 February 2026· minor6001136Stables, Larkspur, Rushbrooke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2RS
the change of use of land to residential, conversion of stables building and outbuilding to dwelling, alterations to existing access
- Dismissed13 February 2026· minor3373801Golden Farm, Farley Green, Newmarket, CB8 8PX
a. one self-build/custom dwelling with detached outbuilding for office and store (following demolition of existing buildings) b. landscaping and associated works c. improvements to existing vehicular access
- Dismissed30 January 2026· minor6001265Land at Royal Oak, Thetford Road, Ixworth Thorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP311QW
permission in principle for a detached self-build or custom build dwelling
- Dismissed13 January 2026· minor3373176Lawns House 16 The Street, Moulton, Suffolk, CB8 8RZ
one self-build three bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed9 January 2026· householder6001367Chapel House, 23A Garland Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1EZ
Householder planning application - a. new door to side elevation b. replace rear elevation door with full length window c. rear elevation Juliette balcony removed and partial infill to allow for replacement window d. painting of garage door e. replacement front door” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/25/0232/HH dated 6 June 2025
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