Search Long Melford planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Long Melford · updated daily · Babergh District Council
- The Coach House Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JLAwaiting decisionNotification of works trees in a Conservation Area - Reduction of three garden trees for maintenance and safety T1 - Tree of Heaven T2 - Copper Beech T3 -Silver BirchReceived 10 Nov 2026DC/26/04813
- 8 Spring Gardens Cock And Bell Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JWAwaiting decisionApplication for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Remove to ground level one Norway Spruce and one Ginkgo tree from his garden.Received 3 Nov 2026DC/26/04712
- Holgate Hall Street Long Melford CO10 9JAAwaiting decisionPlanning Application. Change of use of Class E insurance offices to 1no Class C3 dwellinghouse. Alterations as per Schedule of Works.Received 26 Oct 2026DC/26/04600
- 7 Park Terrace Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LGAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 2no. windowsReceived 8 Oct 2026DC/26/04375
- 7 Park Terrace Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LGAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/26/02925 - Conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Mechanical Ventilation)Received 8 Oct 2026DC/26/04374
Planning in Long Melford
- Approved
- 93%
- 76 of 81 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Long Melford in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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About Long Melford
Long Melford is a prominent village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, near the Essex border defined by the River Stour. Approximately 3 miles from Sudbury and 16 miles from Colchester, Long Melford is known for its historical significance as one of Suffolk's "wool towns" and its former status as a market town. The parish, which includes the hamlets of Bridge Street and Cuckoo Tye, had a population of 3,918 as of the 2011 census, making it an important area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,897 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Long Melford show an average sale price of £383,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Long Melford 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 (February 2026). This makes Long Melford 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, Long Melford 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.longmelford.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Long Melford, 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, 102 planning applications were submitted near Long Melford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (33), listed building and heritage (19), tree works (16).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).