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443 in the last 90 days123 in the last 3030 in the last 1490% approveddecisions typically take 60 days

Source: West Suffolk Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 500 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Pakenham Lodge The Street Pakenham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2JX
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Palm (T1) one Prunus (T8) one Ash (T12) fell b. three Beech (T9 T17 T18) two Lime (T6 T7) one Weeping Willow (T11) one Horse Chestnut (T13) and one Sycamore (T16) crown lift to three metres c. one Leyland (T5) reduce height by six metres d. one Lime (T4) right damaged stem pollarded to 5 meters in height, and overall crown reduction by up to 4.5 metres
PendingWorks to trees in Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026DC/26/1620/TCA
Land Between 4 And 8 Norfolk Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 11 (materials) plots 5 and 7 of DC/19/2038/HYB
PendingDischarge of Condition(s)Received 20 Oct 2026DCON(E)/19/2038
Boyce House Sackville Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8DX
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Cedar (T1 on plan) fell b. one Lime (T2 on plan) pollard to six metres above ground level
PendingWorks to trees in Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 2026DC/26/1609/TCA
Autumn House 70 The Street Barton Mills Suffolk IP28 6AA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Oak (T1 on plan) fell
PendingWorks to trees in Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 2026DC/26/1608/TCA
Metcalf Arms Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - change of use of existing property known as Maglia Rosso, (formerly Metcalf Arms) from Bike shop and bike cafe to two dwellings
PendingCertificate of Lawful Proposed Use/DevReceived 20 Oct 2026DC/26/1605/CLP

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has West Suffolk Council received?

West Suffolk Council received 2,557 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.

How long does West Suffolk Council take to decide applications?

West Suffolk Council takes an average of 60 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 West Suffolk Council?

West Suffolk Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in West Suffolk Council?

Submit your representation to West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a West Suffolk Council planning decision?

Yes. If West Suffolk Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 272 appeals were lodged against West Suffolk Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Planning data sourced from West Suffolk Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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West Suffolk Council is a local government district in Suffolk, England, formed in 2019 from the merger of Forest Heath District and the Borough of St Edmundsbury. Headquartered in Bury St Edmunds, the district encompasses key towns such as Brandon, Clare, Haverhill, Mildenhall, and Newmarket, alongside various villages and rural regions. As of 2021, the district had a population of 180,820, making it an important area for those interested in local planning applications and developments.

The council area encompasses 184 towns and villages, including Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, West Suffolk Council received 2,557 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (520), tree works (475), discharge of conditions (372). 26 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

272 planning appeals were lodged against West Suffolk Council decisions, of which 69 were allowed and 183 were dismissed (27% success rate).

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