Search Brandon planning applications

36 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Brandon · updated daily · West Suffolk Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 36 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Land To The North Of Fengate Drove, Weeting, Brandon, IP27 0PLAwaiting decisionThe development of land to provide a self-storage park (Use Class B8), comprising 51 self-storage container units (a mix of 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers), an office/kiosk structure, perimeter fencing, a sliding entrance gate, associated...Received week of 2 Nov 2026PL/2026/1292/FMIN
Land Off Station Way Station Way Brandon SuffolkAwaiting decisionDetermination in respect of development by telecommunications code systems operators - installation of a telecommunications base station comprising 20 metre monopole supporting four antennas and one GPS node, together with wraparound cabinet at the base, two ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary development theretoReceived 28 Oct 2026DC/26/1677/TE1
28 Riverside Way Brandon Suffolk IP27 0ANAwaiting decisionTPO 21(1991) tree preservation order - one Horse Chestnut (marked on plan and T5 on order) overall crown reduction by up to three metres and crown lift by 3.5 metres above ground levelReceived 20 Oct 2026DC/26/1597/TPO
Betts Of Brandon Ltd, THE SHED Fengate Drove, Weeting, Brandon, Norfolk, IP27 0PWAwaiting decisionProposed access, parking, and turning areas for existing business - schedule 1Received week of 12 Oct 2026PL/2026/1487/FMIN
Norfolk House, Lignacite Site High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AXAwaiting decisionPlanning application - variation of condition 16 of F/2004/1071/FUL to allow for the increase in vehicles leaving the site between 0430 hours and 0600 hours - Cross Boundary Application: erection of concrete block manufacturing plantReceived 5 Oct 2026DC/26/1513/VAR

Planning in Brandon

Approved: 89%; 17 of 18 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brandon in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Brandon

Postcode districts

IP27 93 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 Brandon

Brandon is a town and civil parish situated in the Breckland area of Suffolk, in the north-west corner of the county, near the Norfolk border. It is strategically located between several key towns, including Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, and Mildenhall, and is almost entirely enveloped by Thetford Forest, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,208 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Suffolk district.

Property prices in Brandon show an average sale price of £228,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brandon 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 Brandon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brandon has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brandon 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brandonsuffolk.com/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Brandon, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Brandon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brandon?

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Brandon. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Brandon?

The average planning decision time near Brandon is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Brandon?

The planning approval rate near Brandon is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brandon?

The most common type of planning application near Brandon is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brandon?

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