Search Lakenheath planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lakenheath · updated daily · West Suffolk Council
- 11 Back Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9HBAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - a. single storey porch extension b. render to front elevation c. alteration to windows and doors on front elevation d. reconstruction on existing front boundary wall e. single storey side and rear extension (following demolition of existing garage and utility) f. replacement windows and doors on all elevationsReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/1417/HH
- 4 Flint Way Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9NDAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - a. single storey side extension b. roof mounted solar PV to front and rear elevationsHouseholder ApplicationReceived 9 Oct 2026DC/26/1540/HH
- Amenity Land High Street Lakenheath SuffolkAwaiting decisionPlanning application - three dwellingsReceived 7 Oct 2026DC/26/1269/FUL
- The Retreat 14 Wings Road Close Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9HYAwaiting decisionPlanning application - variation of condition 4 of DC/25/0150/FUL to increase the number of daytime staff from three to fiveVariation of ConditionReceived 2 Oct 2026DC/26/1511/VAR
- Retreat Gardens Hall Drive Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9JTAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge conditions 6 (building envelope) and 7 (NIA compliance) of application DC/25/0534/VARReceived 24 Sep 2026DCON(B)/25/0534
Planning in Lakenheath
- Approved
- 80%
- 12 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lakenheath in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.
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Around Lakenheath
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IP27 93 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: West Suffolk Council
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About Lakenheath
Lakenheath is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with a population of 4,691 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Positioned near the borders of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, it lies at the convergence of The Fens and the Breckland, making it a unique area for planning applications that may involve diverse environmental considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,691. It sits within the Lakenheath district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lakenheath 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 (May 2026). This makes Lakenheath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lakenheath has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lakenheath 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 Lakenheath, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Lakenheath. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.