Search Barrow planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Barrow · updated daily · West Suffolk Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Hillcrest 1 Little Mill Lane Barrow Suffolk IP29 5BUApprovedHouseholder planning application - a. addition of front door canopy b. single storey side extension (following demolition of existing conservatory and garage) c. replace window with door on rear elevationReceived 18 Aug 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026DC/26/1203/HH
- Briarwood Colethorpe Lane Barrow Suffolk IP29 5BGAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - installation of boundary fenceReceived 30 Jul 2026DC/26/1076/HH
- White House 20 The Green Barrow Suffolk IP29 5AAAwaiting decisionApplication for listed building consent - replacement window panes to sash windows, re-rendering of external walls and removal of plinth banding to all wallsLB Consent to alter/extendReceived 7 May 2026DC/26/0722/LB
- 2 Foundry Close Colethorpe Lane Barrow Suffolk IP29 5BGAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - a. single storey front, side and rear extensions (following demoltion of existing garage) b. detached outbuildingHouseholder ApplicationReceived 29 Apr 2026DC/26/0675/HH
- Development Site At Rosa Villa Bury Road Barrow Suffolk IP29 5ABAwaiting decisionPlanning application - three self build dwellings (following demolition of existing buildings)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 26 Mar 2026DC/26/0490/FUL
Planning in Barrow
- Approved
- 91%
- 20 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barrow in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.
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Around Barrow
Postcode districts
IP29 191 applications in the last 12 monthsIP33 322 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: West Suffolk Council
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About Barrow
Barrow is a civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of England, approximately eight miles west of Bury St Edmunds. Known for its historical roots, the village's name signifies "grove or wood, hill or mound," reflecting its natural landscape. The population has seen significant growth from just 27 in the Domesday Book of 1086 to 1,960 in the 2021 census, indicating a vibrant community that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,961 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Barrow 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 Barrow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Barrow has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrow 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Barrow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Barrow. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.