Search Acton planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Acton · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Old School House High Street Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0ANAwaiting decisionApplication for works to trees subject to a Tree Prservation order BT120/T1- Reduce crown by 30% and thin.To prevent branches over hanging the roadside and propertyReceived 4 Nov 2026DC/26/04744
- 6 Tots Gardens Barrow Hill Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0DJAwaiting decisionApplication for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT380/T1 - Reduce 1 No. Oak (T1) to previous reduction points by removing around 1.3 metres all over.Received 13 Oct 2026DC/26/04428
- Watergate Lodge Clay Hall Lane Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AQAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - Replace existing 3 bay garage outbuilding with enlarged 3 bay garage building with workshop and storage space.Received 28 Sep 2026DC/26/03303
- Watergate Lodge Clay Hall Lane Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AQWithdrawnHouseholder Application - Replace existing 3 bay garage outbuilding with enlarged 3 bay garage building with workshop and storage space.Received 28 Sep 2026Decided 3 Nov 2026DC/26/03302
- Heath Farm Waldingfield Road Acton SuffolkApprovedDevelopment by a Statutory Undertaker -The removal and installation of 3.no antenna, Installation of 1.no cabinet Installation of 300x2100 cable ladder installed between existing and proposed, gantry poles, Installation of 300x3000 cable ladder installed between proposed gantry poles, Development ancillary reworks and steelworks theretoDevelopment by statutory undertakerReceived 23 Jul 2026Decided 24 Jul 2026DC/26/03180
Planning in Acton
- Approved
- 92%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Acton in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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Around Acton
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CO10 683 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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About Acton
Acton is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, encompassing the hamlets of Cuckoo Tye and Newman's Green. Situated just three miles northeast of Sudbury, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,850 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Acton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Acton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2).