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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 36,925 planning applications from the planning register of Babergh, read in full from 2006 to 4 November 2026. Of the 30,613 approved or refused, 90% were approved. In the last twelve months 1 were approved or refused, 100% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 10 November 2026.
Babergh shares the Babergh and Mid Suffolk planning register. A further 26,289 applications on it give no map position, so they cannot be filed to either council and are not in these figures.
36,925
applications held
90%
of those approved or refused, approved
1
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 100% approved
559
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 1,320 | 721 | 53 | 39 | 93% |
| 2025 | 1,642 | 1,094 | 139 | 69 | 89% |
| 2024 | 1,467 | 1,051 | 108 | 69 | 91% |
| 2023 | 1,734 | 1,218 | 149 | 111 | 89% |
| 2022 | 1,772 | 1,247 | 119 | 151 | 91% |
| 2021 | 2,148 | 1,632 | 135 | 130 | 92% |
| 2020 | 1,825 | 1,358 | 104 | 121 | 93% |
| 2019 | 1,877 | 1,435 | 149 | 92 | 91% |
| 2018 | 1,754 | 1,357 | 130 | 68 | 91% |
| 2017 | 1,836 | 1,431 | 100 | 45 | 93% |
| 2016 | 1,731 | 1,317 | 77 | 65 | 94% |
| 2015 | 1,497 | 1,229 | 92 | 88 | 93% |
| 2014 | 1,431 | 1,168 | 115 | 98 | 91% |
| 2013 | 1,381 | 1,095 | 116 | 91 | 90% |
| 2012 | 1,321 | 1,033 | 116 | 95 | 90% |
| 2011 | 1,419 | 1,103 | 132 | 103 | 89% |
| 2010 | 1,453 | 1,129 | 113 | 117 | 91% |
| 2009 | 1,346 | 1,067 | 116 | 77 | 90% |
| 2008 | 1,542 | 1,116 | 191 | 72 | 85% |
| 2007 | 1,753 | 1,388 | 177 | 90 | 89% |
| 2006 | 1,752 | 1,363 | 187 | 108 | 88% |
93% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Babergh District Council.
Newest applications in Babergh
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/04651
Cranfield Cottage Clare Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/00312 - Condition 3 (Foul Drainage Disposal Details), Condition 6 (Landscaping Scheme), and Condition 9 (Internal Layout Plans)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/04714
Foxgloves Gandish Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6UR
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce the crown all around by approximately 1.5m to 1No. Beech tree located The tree is approximately 3.5m from our house. The trunk circumference is approximately 1.3m. The tree canopy is approximately 9.0m in width and the overall height of the tree is approximately 9.0m high.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/04721
65A Broom Knoll East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6XN
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/02171 - Conditions 3 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures), 6 (Refuse), 8 (Post Completion Validation Report)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DC/26/04710
The Poultry Farm Brent Eleigh Road Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9PE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/02969 - Condition 6 (Construction Management Plan)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/04633
Tollgate Chapel Road Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0HE
Application for Listed Building Consent - installation of utilities i.e. foul water treatment plant, drainage, installation of a bathroom, installation of kitchen, replacement of stairs, roof repair/replacement, addition of conservation roof light, replacement of lost chimney, creation of new dormer windwo, external wall fabric repairs, structural repairs, window installations, window replacement, ground floor replacement etc.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/04632
Tollgate Chapel Road Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0HE
Householder Application - installation of utilities, foul water treatment plant, drainage, installation of a bathroom, installation of kitchen, replacement of stairs, roof repair/replacement, addition of conservation roof light, replacement of lost chimney, creation of new dormer window, external wall fabric repairs, structural repairs, window installations, window replacement, ground floor replacement etc.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/04724
Old Court House Cox Hill Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HR
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduction in height of Silver Birch Tree by 30%
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DC/26/04712
8 Spring Gardens Cock And Bell Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JW
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Remove to ground level one Norway Spruce and one Ginkgo tree from his garden.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/04657
The Old Shop Church Road Stutton IP9 2SJ
Planning Application. Change of use of mixed use building [C1 and C3 approved under B/13/01132] to 1no dwelling [C3]
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/03881
Leeward Lodge 145 Bures Road Great Cornard Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0JG
Outline Planning Application - Erection of 2no. self build dwellings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/04668
River Cottage Lower Road Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9QJ
Householder Application - To demolish existing fences and replace with 38 metres in back garden with KDM garden products premium woven panels and 22 metres in front garden would be a picket fence.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/04663
Rose Cottage The Tye Lindsey Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6PP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/01825 - Condition 3 (Fenestration Detail), Condition 4 (Glazed Roof Unit)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/04641
Clapper Farm House Flatford Lane East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6UN
Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order- T1 - Holly - Crown lift to 2 metres, reduce crown by 1-1.5 metres. Work required to maintain shape and size of tree for the area of the garden. T2 - Oak - Reduce crown on property side only by 2 metres to stop branches encroaching on the property roof and walls.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/04647
5 The Granary Wilson Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5TJ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of surface mounted EV charging point to entrance area brickwork return.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DC/26/04642
8 The Causeway Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JR
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 silver birch reduce limb by 2 meters that is encroaching on house T2 silver birch remove to ground level - remove self set birch that is in decline T3 Ash remove to ground level - remove ash tree to allow room for neighbouring trees T5 Willow growing towards mains wires reduce crown by 2 meters to maintain shape and size T6 Willow growing towards mains wires reduce crown by 2 meters to maintain shape and size G1 crown lift trees up to 4 meters that are encroaching on to the garden
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DC/26/04652
The Angel Market Place Lavenham CO10 9QZ
Planning Application. Retention and completion of restoration works, including: replacement of metal fire escape, replacement of external lighting, new external plant area, replacement of external hard landscaping, replacement of kitchen flue, repair of garden wall, tile vents to the roof.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DC/26/04634
Kelmscott London Road Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0SS
Householder Application - Erection of 1 Bedroom Annexe
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DC/26/04672
Church Gate The Street Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TJ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03155 - Condition 5 (Roofing Materials)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026DC/26/04755
Stoke By Nayland Controlled Primary School School Street Stoke By Nayland Colchester Suffolk CO6 4QY
Notification of works trees in a Conservation Area - Removal and cutting up of a failed branch.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026DC/26/04507
Vacant Land At Ipswich Road/Ellen Aldous Avenue Hadleigh IP7 6BE
Planning Application. Erection of padel sport centre building with 2no padel courts, associated padel facilities and drive-thru restaurant with associated parking and hard/soft landscaping.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026DC/26/04571
Windy Ridge Flatford Lane East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6UN
Householder Application - Replacement of first floor upvc conservatory with new solid roof and aluminium glazing. Replacement of upvc windows and doors with painted timber. Installation of timber cladding over existing house facing brickwork, replace upvc bargeboards with painted timber including detailing around windows and remodelling of existing entrance portico with painted timber detailing. Erection of a new cartlodge to the west elevation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026DC/26/04640
35 Hicks Lane Assington Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5ND
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/22/05762 - The approved proposals included an extension finished in a combination of painted timber weatherboarding and red brickwork. The applicants now wish to omit the proposed timber weatherboarding and instead finish the extension entirely in the red brickwork. The proposed amendments are illustrated on drawing 1376-01-03E, which accompanies this application.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026DC/26/04628
Wherstead Hall Peppers Lane Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2AB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03146 - Condition 3 (Timber Frame Works), Condition 4 (Stuctural Works), Condition 5 (Materials), Condition 6 (Insulation)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026DC/26/04621
21 Shilling Street Lavenham CO10 9RH
Householder Application. Erection of single storey rear extension and relocation of side entrance gate into the garden.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026DC/26/04622
21 Shilling Street Lavenham CO10 9RH
Application for Listed Building Consent. Erection of single storey rear extension and relocation of side entrance gate into the garden.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026DC/26/04616
Clapper Farm House Flatford Lane East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6UN
Householder Application - Installation of walls and doors to outbuilding.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026DC/26/03687
2 Beaconsfield Close Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1JR
Householder Application - Erection of single and two storey side extensions; Garage conversion with first floor extension above; Replacement parking space to front
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026DC/26/04349
Amor Lodge The Street Copdock And Washbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HX
Householder Application - Construction of new roof and installation of flue; Construction of porch; Render and insulate existing external walls; Alterations to fenestration; Construction of dropped kerb and driveway for off road parking
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026DC/26/04525
12 Clarence Road Sudbury CO10 1NJ
Planning Application - Erection of 4no dwellings following outline permission for 2no dwellings under DC/24/02098.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026DC/26/04600
Holgate Hall Street Long Melford CO10 9JA
Planning Application. Change of use of Class E insurance offices to 1no Class C3 dwellinghouse. Alterations as per Schedule of Works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026DC/26/04617
Primrose Cottage Parliament Heath Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5ER
LLBCO Pre-Start Notification- Class B
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026DC/26/04586
Box Tree Farm Balls Hill Hitcham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7PZ
Application under S73 for Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/21/06044 dated 24/01/22 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of single storey extension to main dwelling to form linked office/annex (following demolition of existing extension), erection of attached single storey kitchen/dining/utility/boot room extension (following demolition of existing attached pig barn), conversion and change of use of agricultural barn to form 'party room', conversion/change of use of 2 storey agricultural brick barn (retention of) and extension to form guest accommodation/Airbnb. To vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans/Documents) and Condition 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026DC/26/04589
Angel House High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5HZ
Householder Application - Erection of a 2 bay cart lodge with additional workshops and storage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026DC/26/04590
Angel House High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5HZ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a 2 bay cart lodge with additional workshops and storage.
The council’s page - No outcome on the registervalid 23 October 2026DC/26/04597
Orange Site Sufoo38 Tl 87200 41700 Sulby House North Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1RE
Development by a Statutory undertaker - Upgrade Of The Existing Telecommunications Base Station Installation
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026DC/26/04601
New Street Farm New Street Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PY
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04532 - Conditions 5 (Landscape Scheme) and 10 (Air Source Heat Pump)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026DC/26/04602
Two Hoots Upsher Green Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TS
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce crown of 1 No. Silver Birch (T1)by approximately 6ft
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026DC/26/04539
Rookery Farm Wenham Road Copdock And Washbrook IP8 3EZ
Planning Application - Conversion and extension of 1No former agricultural barn to create 1no dwelling and associated change of use of land, along with landscaping and access amendments
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026DC/26/04533
Land To East Of Knights Farm Knights Farm Lane Harkstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1BZ
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a building for Agricultural or Forestry Use. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A - Construction of new grain store
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026DC/26/04582
Sonnenfeld Duke Street Hintlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3PL
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/02462 - Conditions 5 - External Plant, 7 - Bound Material, 10 - Refuse and Recycling Bins, 12 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, 13 - Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design and Scheme
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Babergh
- Not requireddecided 19 October 2026DC/26/04182
2 Styngham Cottages Main Road Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1PG
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a building for Agricultural or Forestry Use. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A - Erection of an agricultural building
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 19 October 2026DC/26/04472
Grove Farm Ipswich Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PH
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Addition of a third conductor the existing overhead electricity line.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 16 October 2026DC/26/04036
Fox Hall The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JB
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Beech (T1), Prune 2 No. Silver Birch (T2 and T5) , Fell 2 No. Silver Birch (T3 and T4), Prune 1 No. Cherry Blossom (T6) and 1 No. Tibetan cherry (T7) and thinning out of trees.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 16 October 2026DC/26/04020
Salters House 6 Salters Hall Mews Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DU
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Crown to be lifted on garden/property side by up to 4m and crown to be lifted on the opposite side to the same level. Remaining crown to then be reduced back to the most recent previous points
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 16 October 2026DC/26/04044
Pound Hall The Green Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9DX
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Raise crown of 1 No. Lime (T1) to approximately 4m above ground level and thin out the canopy by approximately 30%
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 16 October 2026DC/26/04071
1 Cross Maltings High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AH
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1, T2 - Gledistia Trees, growing to rear corner of the House on a raised bank, fell to ground level.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 16 October 2026DC/26/04107
4 Wrights Cottages St Catherines Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9GY
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1)
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 16 October 2026DC/26/04116
The Old Manse 28 The Croft Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1HW
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Removal of one stem from 1 No. Eucalyptus (T1)
The council’s page - Split decisiondecided 15 October 2026DC/26/03194
Wherstead Hall Peppers Lane Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2AB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03146 - Condition 3 (Timber Frame works), 4 (Structural works), 5 (Materials), 6 (Insulation) and 8 (Rainwater Goods)
The council’s page - Split decisiondecided 15 October 2026DC/26/03310
Hadleigh High School Highlands Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5HU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00385 - Conditions 6 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), 9 (Mobile Species Precautionary Method Statement), Part discharge of Condition 17 (Agronomy Report) for part (a) (i) only, 20 (Archaeological Evaluation) and 25 (Construction Management Plan) and the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition. Part discharge of condition 21 (Archaeological Evaluation Written Report) for the areas of the site that are outside of the MUGA Pitches and Boreholes for the Ground Source heat Pumps only.
The council’s page - Split decisiondecided 13 October 2026DC/26/03292
Hop Hall Somerton Road Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4NA
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/04860 - 4 (External Facing And Roofing Materials), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Surface Water), 8 (Access), 9 (Refuse and Recycling Bins) and 11 (Gradient of Access and Driveway)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 13 October 2026DC/26/03594
Farmyard Adjacent To Grove Cottage Middleton Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LJ
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a building for Agricultural or Forestry Use. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 6 - Erection of open fronted shed to store agricultural machinery
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 12 October 2026DC/26/03873
Church Farm Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2DA
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Oak (T1).
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 12 October 2026DC/26/03951
12 Bear Street Nayland With Wissington Colchester Suffolk CO6 4HX
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce crown of 1 No. Maple (T1) by approximately 2 metres.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 12 October 2026DC/26/03968
Groton Cottage 8 Ellis Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HH
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Holly (T1) by 1m in height and reduce the width to create a ball shaped crown. Reduce crown of 1 No. Greengage (T2) by no more than 1m and remove deadwood.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 22 November 20181449/17
Application 1449/17
Outline Application - Residential development (up to 85 dwellings including affordable housing) together with the construction of estate roads and footpaths, drainage, landscaping and the provision of public open space, including children's play space.
- Refuseddecided 22 November 20181432/17
Application 1432/17
Application for Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved for residential development, up to 99 dwellings, including affordable housing, together with the construction of estate roads & footpaths, drainage, landscaping & the provision of public open space, including children's play space
- Approveddecided 4 October 20181216/16
Application 1216/16
Change of use of land from recreational to garden use; Dropped kerb and erection of a fence.
- Approveddecided 5 July 20181352/17
Application 1352/17
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 60 dwellings
- Withdrawndecided 21 June 20181421/07
Application 1421/07
Use of land and construction of building and hardstanding for storage, distribution (B8 uses) and general industrial (B2 Uses), with associated rail sidings, structural planting, flood compensation, surface water storage areas, means of access and associated parking and manoeuvring areas.
- Refuseddecided 20 June 20181050/17
Application 1050/17
Application for Listed Building Consent - Change of use of ground floor dentist surgery to residential flat. (Existing first floor flat to remain). Internal alterations and formation of new external door to rear elevation
- Approveddecided 21 May 20181308/17
Application 1308/17
Station a porta cabin & a metal container for storage use
- Approveddecided 16 May 20181307/17
Application 1307/17
Erection of 8 No agricultural buildings for the rearing of poultry
- Approveddecided 11 May 20181071/13
Application 1071/13
Restore garage frontage to brick and create shower room in attic (part retrospective).
- Approveddecided 26 April 20180999/17
Application 0999/17
Dismantle unstable chimney and rebuild to reduced height
From the planning register of Babergh, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.