Bildeston, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bildeston, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Bildeston
Bildeston is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, approximately 5 miles north of Hadleigh. With a population that grew from 960 in 2005 to 1,054 by the 2011 Census, it offers a quaint rural atmosphere that may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,093 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bildeston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bildeston.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bildeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Bildeston.
- - 71 High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7ER
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Ash tree at the back of the garden against fence and overhanging neighbours property. Tree is a lapsed Pollard, I propose to to re-pollard it ba
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Land South West Of Chamberlin Close Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EZ
Discharge of Conditions application for DC/24/04070 - Condition 12 (Landscaping)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 21 High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EX
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT203/T1 - Fell 1 No. Beech (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 129 High Street Bildeston IP7 7EL
Application for Listed Building Consent. Replacement of 5no windows. Removal of cement and sand render and replace with lime render. Repaint the render original cream colour. Repairs and maintenance a
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Tudor House 7 Chapel Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EP
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of painted wood bi fold doors to (Southern elevation) rear of kitchen replacing large pane and single door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Dukes Hall Duke Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EW
Local listed building consent order - Class A
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Tudor House 7 Chapel Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EP
Householder Application - The installation of Painted Wood Bi fold Doors to (Southern elevation) Rear of kitchen replacing large pane and Single Door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 126 High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7ED
Householder Application - Installation of electric vehicle charging point on external wall of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Bildeston Hall Duke Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EP
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Multistem Willow to be repollarded to a height of roughly 60ft to avoid wind throw, and ease of maintenance going forward. There is decay visibl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Land East Of Artiss Close And Rotheram Road Bildeston Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/15/01433 - Condition 4 (Fire Hydrants) Condition 8 (Provision of footway) Condition 10 (Provision of village gateway) Condition 22 (Illumination restrictions)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Carriageways High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EX
Householder Application - Erection of a first floor rear extension, and single storey rear extension to detached outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Dove House 8 Chamberlin Close Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EZ
Application for Non material amendment relating to DC/24/04070 - To amend the CIL phase plan to mirror the order of the works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 19 Squirrells Mill Road Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7DY
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Crab Apple (T1) and Reduce crown of 1 No. Crab Apple (T2) 1 - 1.5m, shape and remove any dead or crossing branches within canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-02
View full details - - 14 Chapel Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EP
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Norway maple. reduction of crown by about 2m. Mountain ash; reduction of crown by about 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-22
View full details - - Dukes Hall Duke Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EW
Householder Application - Installation of a 7 KW Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Carriageways High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EX
Householder Application - Erection of first floor rear extension, and single storey rear extension to detached outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Land East Of Artiss Close And Rotheram Road Bildeston Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/15/01433 - Condition 25 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Land East Of Artiss Close And Rotheram Road Bildeston Suffolk
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to B/15/01433 - Amend wording of Condition 13 and 24 as per application form and covering letter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Dove House 8 Chamberlin Close Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EZ
Householder Application - Erection of 2 bay cartlodge and store with workshop above including PV panels to roof (amended scheme to that approved under DC/22/06121)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-15
View full details - - 22 High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EY
Discharge of Conditions application for DC/23/01212 - Condition 3 (Repairs to Underlying Fabric)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Bildeston in Suffolk
Bildeston is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, approximately 5 miles north of Hadleigh. With a population that grew from 960 in 2005 to 1,054 by the 2011 Census, it offers a quaint rural atmosphere that may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,093 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bildeston a particularly low-crime area.
Bildeston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bildeston, Chelsworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bildeston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bildeston 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.
Planning Activity in Bildeston
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bildeston. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bildeston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bildeston were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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