Boxford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boxford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Boxford
Boxford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, situated approximately six miles east of Sudbury along the River Box. The parish, which includes the hamlets of Calais Street, Hagmore Green, and Stone Street, had a population of 1,403 in 2021. Home to 87 listed buildings, Boxford was designated as a conservation area in 1973, highlighting its historical significance and architectural charm, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
Population: 833
District: Boxford
Website: http://www.boxfordsuffolk.com
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Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boxford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boxford.
- 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 Boxford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Boxford.
- - Boxford House Stone Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JT
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00466 - Condition 3 (Facing and roofing materials), 4 (Eaves and verge details), 5 (Rainwater goods), 6 (Door Details), 7 (Solar panel details) and 8 (Bio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Brookside Ash Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HJ
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT250/T1 - Reduce 1 No. Silver Birch (T1) by 40% and shape. Fell 1 No. Ash (T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 2 The Causeway Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JR
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Pollard 1 No. Poplar tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Cygnet House Swan Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NZ
Householder Application - Proposed demolition and rebuild of front boundary wall, to include tree removal.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 6 Brook Hall Road Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HS
Householder application - Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Boxford House Stone Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JT
Householder Application - New pool house to accommodate pool plant, covered external area and changing room, with solar panels on roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Box House Swan Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NZ
Householder Application - Replacement of 2 no. units rear and 1 no. unit side fenestrations with double-glazing on main dwelling; re-siting of oil tank; demolition of existing shed and erection of new
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Box House Swan Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NZ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 2 rear and 1 ground floor side single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed units in powder-coated aluminium to rear and painted hardwood to
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Ramree Clubs Lane Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Use of an existing dwelling (C3) to provide care for up to two children
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Fleece 8 Broad Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5DX
Full Planning Application - Conversion of buildings to holiday let (C3) for use in association with the existing public house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Fleece 8 Broad Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5DX
Application for Listed Building Consent - Works to facilitate the conversion of buildings to holiday let (C3) for use in association with the existing public house
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 4 The Causeway Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JR
Application for works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order WS232 - Fell 1 No. Lime (T1) and Fell 1 No. Poplar (T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Old School House School Hill Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JT
Householder Application - Erection of a residential annex building and pool, new gates and walls, following removal of three trees and two sheds. New hedge planting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-11
View full details - - 28 Cox Hill Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HR
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - - Reduce crown of 1 No. Walnut (T1) to previous reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Cemetery Stone Street Road Boxford Suffolk
Application for Works to Trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order WS20/A1 - Fell 1 No. Sycamore (T1), Reduce crown of 1 No. to just above the forking three boughs, Reduce crown of 1 No. Tree (T4) to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Twelve 12 The Causeway Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JR
Notifcation of works to trees in a conservation area- Reduce Gleditsia Tree by approx 40% 2 Reducing a White Beam and an Maple located in the rear garden to the back of the house by approx 40 pct. Inf
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - Riverhall Ellis Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5HH
Application for Works to Trees Subject to Tree Preservation Order - BT389/T1 -Reduce 1 No. Sycamore (T1) to previous pruning points, Reduce 1 No. Ash (T2) to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-01
View full details - - 6 The Causeway Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JR
Notification of work to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 - Willow Tree - reduce to a high pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - The Grange Stone Street Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NR
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Willow (T1) to previous pruning points, approx 6 meter reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 8 The Causeway Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JR
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 4 No. Conifer (T1 to T4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Boxford in Suffolk
Boxford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, situated approximately six miles east of Sudbury along the River Box. The parish, which includes the hamlets of Calais Street, Hagmore Green, and Stone Street, had a population of 1,403 in 2021. Home to 87 listed buildings, Boxford was designated as a conservation area in 1973, highlighting its historical significance and architectural charm, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 833. It sits within the Boxford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boxford a particularly low-crime area.
Boxford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boxford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Boxford includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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, Boxford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boxfordsuffolk.com. 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 Boxford
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Boxford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boxford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boxford were tree works (12), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Hagmore Green planning applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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