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Planning applications in IP9

We hold 771 planning applications for the IP9 postcode area, 100 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Babergh Mid Suffolk.

771
applications held
100
in the past year
90%
approved
55 days
median decision

Councils covering IP9

Babergh Mid Suffolk (771)

Recent applications in IP9

Pending
21 Sept 2026DC/26/04090
Tower Cottage Freston Park Freston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1ADBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order ES33/A1 - Fell 1 No. Pine (T1)

Pending
15 Sept 2026DC/26/03996
1 Hill House Cottages Wades Lane Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1EWBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/06207 - 3 (Materials), 4 (Parking and Turning). 9 (Landscaping Enhancement Scheme), 10 (Rainwater Goods), 11 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme), 13 (Eaves and Verges), 14 (Fenestration Details), 15 (Architectural Flue) and 16 (Mechanical Ventilation)

Pending
14 Sept 2026DC/26/03972
Ipswich Road Harkstead SuffolkBabergh Mid Suffolk

Development by a Statutory undertaker - Erection of a 9m wooden pole

Pending
4 Sept 2026DC/26/03816
Land South Of Woodfield Lane Woodfield Lane Stutton IP9 2STBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Two existing timber-framed buildings situated towards the northern boundary of the site adjacent to Woodfield Lane, as identified on the submitted site location plan.

Pending
19 Aug 2026DC/26/03562
Land Adjacent To 30 Collimer Close Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HXBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/01876 - Conditions: 4 (Surface Water Strategy); 10 (Roof Light Blinds); and 11 (External Lighting).

Permitted
13 Aug 2026DC/26/03489
The Sextons Cottage Church Road Tattingstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2NABabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Addition of first floor dormer window.

Undecided
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
6 Aug 2026DC/26/03383
Valley Cottage Pin Mill Road Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1JJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for work to trees in a Conservation Area - False Acacia tree to be reduced by 50% - the previous work agreed in 2023 - DC/23/04623 of 30% just resulted in growth spurt - causing a lack of light at the front of the house

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
29 Jul 2026DC/26/03254
Malting Farm Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2LTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04244 - Part discharge of Condition 3 (Render Details) for Front/South Elevation only.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
27 Jul 2026DC/26/03225
2 Rectory Field Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HYBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of a garage with office space above.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
24 Jul 2026DC/26/03194
Wherstead Hall Peppers Lane Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2ABBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03146 - Condition 3 (Timber Frame works), 4 (Structural works), 5 (Materials) and 8 (Rainwater Goods)

Pending
Small
Notification: Works to Trees in Con Area
20 Jul 2026DC/26/03112
22 Main Road Woolverstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1ARBabergh Mid Suffolk

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

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
17 Jul 2026DC/26/03094
Holly Cottage 24 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2TEBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/05209 - Condition 3 - (Biodiversity enhancement measures)

Pending
10 Jul 2026DC/26/02971
Shotley Marina Ltd King Edward Vii Drive Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1QJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Non-Material Amendment following approval under reference B/15/00641 and subsequent NMA under DC/25/01581. - The proposed amendments comprise revisions to the approved layout to provide 4 no. semi-detached dwellings and 2 no. terraces of 3 dwellings each, totalling 10no. units.

Pending
10 Jul 2026DC/26/02970
Shotley Marina Ltd King Edward Vii Drive Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1QJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to B/03/01744 dated 11/01/2005 and subsequent NMA under DC/25/01580 - The proposed amendments comprise revisions to the approved layout to provide 4 no. semi-detached dwellings and 2 no. terraces of 3 dwellings each, totalling 10no. units.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
6 Jul 2026DC/26/02866
Springhill Pound Lane Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2JBBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Solar and battery system as proposed by Eon Energy. The system would comprise 14 x 475 watt solar panels, with 2 x 5.32 KWH battery and 7 kw Inverter. The mounting of the panels will sit on the south facing roof of a recently constructed barn (circa 2005) attached to the older house.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
26 Jun 2026DC/26/02759
Land Adjacent To Ruseley Hazel Shrub Bentley IP9 2DG IP9 2DGBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to Outline DC/22/04762 and Reserved Matters DC/24/00189 (1no dwelling) to enable: first floor front overhang to be omitted, ground floor to be 'infilled' to match approved first floor footprint; cladding to be utilised for all of gable end as per attached drawing.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
24 Jun 2026DC/26/02709
130 The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EHBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of a detached cartlodge and associated alterations to the existing driveway.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
24 Jun 2026DC/26/02710
130 The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EHBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a detached cartlodge and associated alterations to the existing driveway.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
15 Jun 2026DC/26/02528
4 The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2LFBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Construction of two storey extension to side of existing property and detached double garage

Permitted
Small
Development by statutory undertaker
10 Jun 2026DC/26/02553
Bypass Nurseries London Road Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2JRBabergh Mid Suffolk

Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Notification Under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 to Utilise Permitted Development Rights for Upgrade to Existing 15M Lattice Tower and Ancillary Works.

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
4 Jun 2026DC/26/02374
2 Daisy Close Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2YDBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Single storey rear lean-to extension

Pending
Small
Telecommunications Determination
3 Jun 2026DC/26/02347
Land At Shotley-Overhall Sewage Treatment Works Off B1456 Shotley IP9 1PWBabergh Mid Suffolk

Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering 1no. Omni At 13.45m Mean Mounted On Proposed 12m Streetworks Pole. Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering 1no. 3g Omni Antenna At 4.19m Mean Mounted On Proposed Streetworks Pole. Proposed Arqiva Smart Metering Equipment Enclosure. Proposed Arqiva 4 No. Concrete Bollards

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
19 May 2026DC/26/02119
Timbers Cat House Lane Woolverstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1DQBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of extension to provide home gym and indoor swimming pool.

Pending
Small
Development by statutory undertaker
15 May 2026DC/26/02121
Shotley-overhall Fm Stw, Off B1456 Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1PWBabergh Mid Suffolk

Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of 13.45 metre high smart metering radio mast.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
8 May 2026DC/26/01967
Home Farm Main Road Woolverstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1AJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Non-material amendment relating to DC/17/02347 - Internal changes from original proposal consisting of a first floor mezzanine providing additional office space and reconfiguration of ground floor to replace vehicle equipment and storage with a larger main office space and meeting room/office & store room proposed under the mezzanine level. Minor external changes to window positionings and openings. 8 parking spaces are proposed north of the building for users of the office, equipped with 4 EV charging pedestals.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
8 May 2026DC/26/01968
Wherstead Hall Peppers Lane Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2ABBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03145 - Condition 4 (Bat Licence) and 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy)

Permitted
Small
Reserved Matters
5 May 2026DC/26/01914
Shurland London Road Capel St MaryBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following grant of Outline Permission DC/24/04836 dated 23/12/2024 Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Submission of details for Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping, Access points to be considered for compliance with Erection of detached self-build dwelling and formation of new vehicular access (revised proposal to DC/24/00814)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
1 May 2026DC/26/01876
Land Adjacent To 30 Collimer Close Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HXBabergh Mid Suffolk

Full Planning Application - Erection of 1no. single storey dwelling (Self-Build)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
1 May 2026DC/26/01892
Land And Barn At Grove Farm Ipswich Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PHBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03765 - BNG condition.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
22 Apr 2026DC/26/01711
Vine Cottage Alton Green Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RNBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing porch and lean to

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
15 Apr 2026DC/26/01609
Beach View Walnut Tree Lane Harkstead IP9 1BSBabergh Mid Suffolk

Planning Application. Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 1no dwelling and detached garage

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
15 Apr 2026DC/26/01608
5 Cragpit Cottages Main Road Tattingstone IP9 2NXBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent. Replacement of 2no wooden windows with new softwood windows of exactly the same dimensions and with glass and putty finish.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
14 Apr 2026DC/26/01590
24 Five Acres Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QEBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/24/02495 - Relocation of first floor window to north elevation; Amendment to west elevation ground floor windows

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
13 Apr 2026DC/26/01554
Beech Croft Hyams Lane Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00486 - 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement) and 6 (Construction Management Plan) Condition 3 - Biodiversity measures now shown on drawing 2500-01-P04-Plans and Elevations as Proposed Condition 6 - Construction Management Plan by Ian Booth Consulting.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
9 Apr 2026DC/26/01526
Suffolk Food Hall Peppers Lane Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2ABBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01215 - Conditions 3 (Landscaping Scheme) and 8 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) and the BNG condition

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
8 Apr 2026DC/26/01507
Capelgate Filling Station London Road Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2JJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05312 - Conditions 5 (Dust Control), 6 (Construction Management Plan) and 7 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures)

Refused
Medium
Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwell
8 Apr 2026DC/26/01492
Churchford Farm Mill Hill Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2LABabergh Mid Suffolk

Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Conversion of the four southern bays of Building 3, into 2no. dwellings

Refused
Small
Prior Approval CoU Commercial to Dwlng
8 Apr 2026DC/26/01493
Churchford Farm Mill Hill Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2LABabergh Mid Suffolk

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (As Amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA. - Conversion of buildings 8 and 9 into a single dwelling

Permitted
Medium
Prior Approval Agricultural to Flex Use
8 Apr 2026DC/26/01494
Churchford Farm Mill Hill Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2LABabergh Mid Suffolk

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to a flexible use within Storage or Distribution (Use Class B8), Hotels (Use Class C1), Commercial/Business/Service (Use Class E) The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R - Change of use of Building 2 and part of Building 3 to Flexible Commercial Use

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
1 Apr 2026DC/26/01402
3 Sawyers Close Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2HEBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02969 -Conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) and 6 (Foundation Design)

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order - Works Related
31 Mar 2026DC/26/01399
66 Great Harlings Shotley Gate Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1NYBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for works to Trees subject to Tree Presentation Order BT264/A1 - Crown raise lowest branches of 1 No. Pine (T1) to approximately 5.5m.

Permitted
Small
Prior Approval Larger Householder Ext
23 Mar 2026DC/26/01229
55 Great Harlings Shotley Gate Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1NZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application to Determine if Prior Approval is Required for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A - Erection of single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Full App Without Compliance of Condition
23 Mar 2026DC/26/01240
Bluebell Oaks Hazel Shrub Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2DGBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Reserved Matters Approval DC/24/00189 dated: 26/02/2024 - Submission of Details (Reserved Matters) Application for Outline Planning Permission DC/22/04762. Appearance, Scale, Landscaping and Layout of the site for 1no dwelling and cart lodge.

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order - Works Related
23 Mar 2026DC/26/01241
6 Days Green Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2HZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Works to Trees Subject to Tree Preservation Order ES65/T2 - 2 Oak trees. Remove 2 lowest limbs. Crown lift to 6m, crown thin by 15%. Prune back lateral limbs on the house side by 2-3m. To let light into the property.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
23 Mar 2026DC/26/01254
Shotley Caravan Park Gate Farm Road Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1QHBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Siting of an additional 3 no. static caravans (providing for up to 16 no. static caravans in total) for year-round occupation

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Application
18 Mar 2026DC/26/01178
5 Rectory Field Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HYBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Extensions and alterations including a new first floor, external render / cladding, replacement windows and doors, internal alterations

Pending
Small
Full App Without Compliance of Condition
18 Mar 2026DC/26/01181
Honeysuckle Larksfield Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RZBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/02183 dated 27/8/25 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Erection of single-storey rear day room; utility room and shower room extension (following removal of existing conservatory); and erection of new larger front entrance porch..- To vary Conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) and non compliance with and removal of Condition 4 (Dark Skies Mitigation) as new plans include relevant details of rooflight

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
18 Mar 2026DC/26/01167
2 Almshouses Bentley Lane Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SSBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of internal wood fibre insulation on one wall in the bathroom; Repair wall due to damp damage

Pending
Small
Outline Planning Application
18 Mar 2026DC/26/01171
Land At 4 Park Farm Cottages, Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Suffolk, IP9 2AGBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Outline Planning Permission (Access to be considered, all other matters reserved) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of up to 3 no. dwellings [with access]

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition(s)
16 Mar 2026DC/26/01134
Malting Farm Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2LTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04244 - Condition 5 (Fenestration)