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981 in the last 90 days293 in the last 30136 in the last 1490% approveddecisions typically take 51 days

Source: Babergh District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 1,265 · received or decided in the last 90 days

La Reve Birds Green Rattlesden Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0RT
Householder Application - Installation of an air source heat pump and 1no. new radiator & 4no. replacement radiators
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/04559
La Reve Birds Green Rattlesden Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0RT
Application for Listed Building Consent -installation of an air source heat pump and 1no. new radiator & 4no. replacement radiators
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/04560
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).
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/04586
Elmswella St Johns Close Elmswell Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9GA
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order WS47/A2 - Fell leaning holly Trees (G1), Lift crown of 1 no. Yew (T1) to approximately 15ft, Fell 1 No. Laurel (T2), Fell 1 No. Holly (T3), Lift crown of 1 No. Yew (T4) to approximately 20ft, Remove leaning mid range limb from 1 No. Holly (T5) and coppice 1 No. Holly (T6)
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/04595
Pond Farm New Road Thrandeston Diss Suffolk IP21 4BP
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Removal of the existing 15m tower, 3 no. antennas, 4 no. equipment cabinets, Installation of a new 17.5m monopole, 6 no. antennas, 1 no. equipment cabinet, 1 no. transmission dish (�300mm), Other associated ancillary development including, relocation of 1 no. transmission dish (�300mm) onto the new monopole, ERS units and GPS Node
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/04594

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Babergh District Council received?

Babergh District Council received 4,827 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.

How long does Babergh District Council take to decide applications?

Babergh District Council takes an average of 51 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Babergh District Council?

Babergh District Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Babergh District Council?

Submit your representation to Babergh District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Babergh District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Babergh District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Babergh District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 440 appeals were lodged against Babergh District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 28% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Babergh District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Babergh District Council serves a predominantly rural area in Suffolk, England, with a population of approximately 92,300 as of 2021. The district is home to just two towns, Sudbury and Hadleigh, and the council has been operating from shared offices in Ipswich since 2017, moving from its previous base in Hadleigh. The name "Babergh" is derived from the historical Babergh Hundred, reflecting the area's rich medieval heritage. For those researching planning applications, understanding the council's administrative setup and geographical context is essential.

The council area encompasses 356 towns and villages, including Eye, Hadleigh, Stowmarket and Sudbury. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Babergh District Council received 4,827 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1,027), full planning applications (901), tree works (517). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

440 planning appeals were lodged against Babergh District Council decisions, of which 118 were allowed and 303 were dismissed (28% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Babergh District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Babergh District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.