Search Cotton planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cotton · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Broadland Cock Road Cotton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4QHAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension and detached garage.Received 20 Oct 2026DC/26/03910
- St Helier Broad Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4NBAwaiting decisionFull Planning Application - Erection of 2no. dwellings including erection of garage to serve existing dwelling (following partial demolition and alteration of existing dwelling)Received 22 Sep 2026DC/26/03955
- 31 Pound Hill Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LPApprovedHouseholder Application - Erection of a Single Storey Rear ExtensionReceived 25 Aug 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026DC/26/03654
- School House Church Road Cotton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4RAAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Erection of a single storey rear porch/link between dwelling and existing outbuildingReceived 11 Jun 2026DC/26/02226
- Menton Cottage Church Road Cotton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4RAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05444 - Condition 2 (Hard Surfacing and Cycle shed), 3 (Vehicular parking and Electric vehicle charging point) and 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures)Discharge of Condition(s)Received 17 Apr 2026DC/26/01644
Planning in Cotton
Only 7 decisions near Cotton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cotton in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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Around Cotton
Postcode districts
IP14 502 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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About Cotton
Cotton is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England. Situated approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Stowmarket and 2.5 miles northwest of Mendlesham, Cotton is conveniently located near the Great Eastern Main Line and the A140. The parish also encompasses the small hamlet of Dandy Corner, making it an appealing area for those exploring planning applications in the vicinity. The settlement has a population of approximately 565 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cotton 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 Cotton 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, Cotton 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 Cotton, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Cotton.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3).