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Planning applications in CO8

We hold 155 planning applications for the CO8 postcode area, 24 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Braintree, Babergh Mid Suffolk, Colchester.

155
applications held
24
in the past year
88%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering CO8

Braintree (101)Babergh Mid Suffolk (51)Colchester (3)

Recent applications in CO8

Pending
16 Sept 2026DC/26/04036
Fox Hall The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JBBabergh Mid Suffolk

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.

Pending
31 Jul 2026DC/26/03301
Corn Hall Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JPBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05323 - Condition 3 (Facing and Roofing Materials)

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order - Works Related
29 Jul 2026DC/26/03273
Beech House The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JBBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT257 - Fell 1 No. Copper Beech (T1)

Pending
6 Jul 2026DC/26/02877
Angel House High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5HZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Proposed single storey side extension, internal alterations and inglenook fireplace reinstatement.

Pending
6 Jul 2026DC/26/02876
Angel House High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5HZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Proposed single storey side extension, internal alterations and inglenook fireplace reinstatement. (Please refer to drawings, design & access statement and heritage statement for further details relating to the proposal)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
3 Jun 2026DC/26/02371
Angel House High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5HZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of the existing sand and cement render and replacement with traditional lime render.

Pending
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
11 May 2026DC/26/01980
16 Nayland Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5BXBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No Tree (T1)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
7 May 2026DC/26/01954
Knowle House Church Square Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5ABBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01103 - Conditions 24 (Roads and Footpaths)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
4 May 2026DC/26/01902
Rose Cottage Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JUBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Works to enable conversion of garage / studio into Annexe

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
4 May 2026DC/26/01901
Rose Cottage Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JUBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Works to enable conversion of garage / studio into Annexe

Pending
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
9 Apr 2026DC/26/01525
Wharf House Bridge Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5ADBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce and shape 2 No. Maple (T1 and T2) back to previous pruning points. Remove 1 lower branch on T2

Pending
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
8 Apr 2026DC/26/01497
Jonrosa Nayland Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5BXBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Cedar Tree Cut back to clear the wires by 1-2m Leave smaller arisings in eco piles in the gardenT2 Sycamore TreeRemove to ground level Treat stump using eco-plug method to prevent regrowth Leave smaller arisings in eco piles in the garden T3 Cedar Tree Remove to ground level Treat stump using eco-plug method to prevent regrowth Leave smaller arisings in eco piles in the garden and stack wood over the fence for the neighbourG4 Russian Vine & Ivy Remove a 2m vertical strip of vegetation from ground level Brush cut a 2m strip from the boundary fence Brush cut and clear a 2-metre strip along the boundary fence line T5 Cherry Plum, Remove to ground level, treat stump using eco-plug method to prevent regrowth, Leave smaller arisings in eco piles in the garden

Pending
Small
Agricultural Determination
8 Apr 2026DC/26/01481
Little Ropers Farm Assington Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JXBabergh Mid Suffolk

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 - Install a rainwater collection/storage tank to existing agricultural storage building to collect the rainwater harvested from the building

Pending
Small
Full (8 Week Determination)
2 Apr 2026260610
Bells Hill House, Bells Hill, Mount Bures CO8 5BAColchester

Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration and internal floor plan. Removal of covered link between dwelling and outbuilding. Alterations to car parking area and driveway. Removal of existing chimneys and addition

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
23 Mar 2026DC/26/01231
Angel House High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5HZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Removal of 1 mature Beech tree. The tree stem is immediately against the wall and continued growth has caused significant cracking, displacement and instability within the brickwork, with sections pushed out of plumb.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
17 Mar 2026DC/26/01155
Sunlea The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JBBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Proposed double bay Cartlodge

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
16 Feb 2026DC/26/00627
2 Oxford Villas The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JDBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of a Single storey rear and side kitchen extension.

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
4 Feb 2026DC/26/00447
3 Croft Cottages Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JNBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Fell a Silver Birch tree that has a severe lean towards property, it is likely to be dying and only being supported by Ivy. It is and the bottom of 3, Croft Cottages, close to the foot path. We believe it is a risk to property.

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
27 Jan 2026DC/26/00312
Fox Hall The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JBBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - (T1) Silver Birch in front garden 12m tall within 6m of house - reduce to 6m. (T2) Ash in rear garden 8m high within 5m of house - reduce to 5m. (T3, T4, T5) 4 no. Silver Birch in rear garden overhanging public path on side of garden- reduce overhang to ensure no injury to persons or vehicles. On North West boundary. (T6) Maple - reduce overhang over drive/path on South East boundary.

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
26 Jan 2026DC/26/00285
3 Pikes Marsh Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5AQBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Removal of 1no silver birch tree (T1) down to ground level with stump ground out - works to be carried out by qualified tree surgeon. Tree is located in rear garden of the property.Justification: The tree was only planted when the development was built (circa 2014). The tree is very large for the space it is within and is very close to a neighbouring property, causing overshadowing. The roots are extensive and have caused damaged to gravel boards below fence panels. Maintenance is a lot of work and therefore smaller, more manageable planting will be undertaken in its place.

Refused
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
19 Jan 2026DC/26/00210
Knowle House Church Square Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5ABBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01103 - Biodiversity Gain Condition

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
22 Dec 2025DC/25/05565
The Old Manse High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JGBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of internal load bearing wall and fireplace between kitchen & breakfast room. installation of steels to support walls and chimney stack above. work carried out in 2016 and there have been no issues with cracking etc since then. The house looks the same externally

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
22 Dec 2025DC/25/05564
The Old Manse High Street Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JGBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Removal of internal load bearing wall and fireplace between kitchen & breakfast room. installation of steels to support walls and chimney stack above. work carried out in 2016

Permitted
Small
Full App Without Compliance of Condition
26 Nov 2025DC/25/05192
Highfields Farm Arger Fen Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5BNBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application under Section 73A of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Removal of Condition 3 (Agricultural Occupancy Restriction) of planning permission B/1168/80/OUT dated: 05/02/1981 - Erection of agricultural dwelling and construction of vehicular access.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
16 Sept 2025DC/25/04131
Storage Depot And Premises Knowle House Church Square Bures St Mary Suffolk CO8 5ABBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01103 - Condition 13 (Bollards), 22 (Construction Management Plan), 24 (Roads and Footpaths), 30 (Surface Water Discharge), 33 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) and 36 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy)

Pending
Small
Listed Building
25 Apr 2025250873
Elms Farm, Peartree Hill, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5BAColchester

Convert brick outbuilding to a Utility room. Link the House to the proposed Utility Room. Reinstate a side sash window. Install cast ironstyle steps the hay loft on an attached barn. Conservation works including but not limited to, the removal of waterp

Refused
Medium
Certificate of Lawful Use - Existing
21 Apr 2025250901
Orchard Lodge, Dowling Road, Mount Bures Bures CO8 5AYColchester

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to formally acknowledge the long-established operation of the tree surgery business at the property. The business has been based at Orchard Lodge since 2012, falls within the µforestryã element of the o

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Mar 2025DC/25/01352
Allens Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Partial demolition of existing garage and proposed rebuild to create usable rooms.

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Application
23 Mar 2025DC/25/01351
Allens Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Partial demolition of existing garage and proposed rebuild to create usable rooms.

Withdrawn
Small
Householder Planning Application
9 Dec 2024DC/24/05350
Allens Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder application - Partial demolition of existing garage within curtilage of listed building, and rebuild with extension to create garage/workshop/gym with music room at first floor.

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
9 Dec 2024DC/24/05351
Allens Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Partial demolition of existing garage within the curtilage of a listed building, and rebuild with extension to create garage/workshop /gym with music room at first floor.

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
23 Nov 2024DC/24/05135
4 Friends Field Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5LHBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - (T1) Alder Tree reduce to previous pollard points

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 Nov 2024DC/24/04919
Rose Cottage Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JUBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 15 No. single glazed windows with white painted hardwood slimlite double glazing.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
27 Dec 2023DC/23/05912
Cornhall Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JPBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04379 - Condition 5 (Rainwater Goods)

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
24 Dec 2023DC/23/05913
Cornhall Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JPBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04379 -Condition 6 (Flue)

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
30 Nov 2023DC/23/05562
Cuckoo House Cuckoo Hill Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5LDBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Proposal to remove Norwegian Maple (T1) and replace with native maple, remove 2x Two Silver Birch Trees (T2 and T3) and replace with native fruit trees, reduce outer branches of Walnut Tree (T4), remove Weeping Willow (T5) as it is dead and crossing branches, trim for tree health purposes.

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
25 Nov 2023DC/23/05483
Haydens The Croft Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JDBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Proposal to remove Weeping Pear Tree (T1) to ground level, reduce Apple Tree (T2) by 2 ft and trim sides to maintain natural shape and remove 2 x overhanging branches on Pineapple Tree (T3)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
26 Sept 202323/02427/LBC
Polsteads Farm Fishpits Lane Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5DRBraintree

Alterations and repairs to existing farmhouse, single storey rear extension to farmhouse, alterations to existing porch, proposed canopy link, proposed new shed, removal of existing stables, proposed pool house, extension to existing brick outbuilding, alterations to barn and amendments to yard wall. New decking, paving and amendments to terrace and yard. New solar array and ground source heat pump.

Pending
Small
Householder
26 Sept 202323/02426/HH
Polsteads Farm Fishpits Lane Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5DRBraintree

Alterations and repairs to existing farmhouse, single storey rear extension to farmhouse, alterations to existing porch, proposed canopy link, proposed new shed, removal of existing stables, proposed pool house, extension to existing brick outbuilding, alterations to barn and amendments to yard wall. New decking, paving and amendments to terrace and yard. New solar array and ground source heat pump.

Pending
Small
Householder
25 Sept 202323/02409/HH
Longacres Bures Road Lamarsh Essex CO8 5EPBraintree

Single storey front extension, loft conversion together with alterations to the roof form, fenestration and external finishes

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
22 Sept 2023DC/23/04476
Corn Hall Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JPBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/05075 - Condition 3 (Landscaping Scheme), Condition 4 (Landscape Management Plan) and Condition 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy)

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Application
9 Aug 2023DC/23/03761
30 Nayland Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5BXBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension. (revised scheme to that approved under DC/21/03674) (retention of).

Permitted
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
4 Aug 2023DC/23/03683
Wild Orchard Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JUBabergh Mid Suffolk

Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Remove side bough from 1 No. Ash (T1), Remove side bough of 1 No. Walnut (T2), Reduce crown of 1 No. Wild Cherry (T3) to 3-4m above ground level, Fell 1 No. Tree (T4)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Approved Conditions
21 Jul 202323/01883/DAC
C Ambrose Motors 7 - 9 Colchester Road Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5AEBraintree

Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 4, 6, 7, 11 & 12 of approved application 22/03160/VAR

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
7 Jul 202323/01773/TPOCON
28 Water Lane Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5DEBraintree

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area -Silver birch - Remove one bottom branch (diameter 7cm) and very light pruning of leafy branchlets.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Approved Conditions
17 Jun 202323/01604/DAC
C Ambrose Motors 7 - 9 Colchester Road Bures Hamlet Essex CO8 5AEBraintree

Application for approval of details as reserved by Condition 15 of approved application 22/03160/VAR

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
11 Nov 202222/03082/LBC
Lamarsh Hall Henny Road Lamarsh Essex CO8 5EUBraintree

Erection of single-storey rear extension.

Withdrawn
Small
Householder
11 Nov 202222/03081/HH
Lamarsh Hall Henny Road Lamarsh Essex CO8 5EUBraintree

Erection of single-storey rear extension.

Refused
Small
Householder
4 Oct 202222/02627/HH
Clovelly Henny Road Lamarsh Essex CO8 5EUBraintree

First floor extension, garage conversion, materials and fenestration changes, with double carport

Permitted
Small
Householder
3 Oct 202222/02614/HH
High House Bures Road Lamarsh Essex CO8 5EPBraintree

Single storey rear extension