Long Melford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Melford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Long Melford are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,897 (2021)
District: Babergh
Website: http://www.longmelford.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Melford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Melford.
- 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 Long Melford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
463 planning applications found near Long Melford.
- - Swan House Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9HY
Householder Application - Addition of External cladding and replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Long Melford Saddlery Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LQ
Application for Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/00947 - Plot 2 Timber Frame: Removal of existing cement render; Repairs to existing timber frame; Insulate between timber frame; Clad externall
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 2 Hanwell House Cock And Bell Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JW
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey lean to rear porch, utility and shower room extension. (Following demolition of existing porch) Retention of existing powder coated aluminium Fren
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 2 Hanwell House Cock And Bell Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JW
Application for Listed Building Consent - Householder Application - Erection of a single storey lean to rear porch, utility and shower room extension. (Following demolition of existing porch) Retentio
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Red House Hall Street Long Melford Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Use of first floor as a holiday let (following recent conversion to residential use under DC/24/01495)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 2 Hanwell House Cock And Bell Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JW
Householder Planning Application - Reconstruction of part existing serpentine boundary wall, following collapse caused by storm damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 2 Hanwell House Cock And Bell Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JW
Application for Listed Building Consent - Reconstruction of part existing serpentine boundary wall, following collapse caused by storm damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - The Cottage Little St Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9HX
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - H1 Conifer remove to ground level. T2 Conifer remove to ground level. T3 Hazel remove the lowest limb prune any overhang into the neighbouring g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 11 Laurel Drive Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9ER
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/02221 dated 09/07/2025 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Conversion of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 16 Bull Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9EA
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04695 - Condition 7 (Construction Managemet Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Juniper House Cordell Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9ET
Householder Application - Erection of a single-storey front extension to existing dwelling; and Erection of replacement outbuilding (following demolition of existing).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 The Limes Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9SX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Multi-functional use of a single room within the dwelling as a family hobby room, home gym, and private reflexology
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Cobblers Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JR
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03671 - 3 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Cobblers Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JR
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03672 - Conditions 3 (Fenestration), 4 (Schedule of works), 5 (Mechanical Ventilation) 6 (Eaves and Verges ), 7 (Materials) and 8 (Rainwater Goods)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Mayflower Hall Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JT
Application for Listed Building Consent -Change of use from offices to 1no. dwelling and associated works to remove existing signage on front of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mayflower Hall Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JT
Full Planning Application - Change of use from offices to 1no. dwelling and associated works to remove existing signage on front of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Brook House Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JQ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Rebuild and repair listed boundary flint rubble wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 7 Bull Lane Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9DZ
Householder Application - Creating a new vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Long Melford Library Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JT
Full Planning Application - Change of use from F1 to a mixed use class comprising Class E(f), Class F1 and Class F2. - We propose to use the space for Little Tree Huggers new home. Little Tree Huggers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Old Church Halls Hall Street Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9JT
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Catalpa bignonioides T1prune the overhanging branches that are starting to impact the adjacent properties. We will crown lift, no more than 1 me
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Long Melford in Suffolk
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Long Melford a particularly low-crime area.
Long Melford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Melford. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Long Melford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.longmelford.co.uk/. 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 Long Melford
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Long Melford. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Long Melford.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Long Melford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Long Melford were full planning applications (40), listed building and heritage (24), tree works (18). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 18 medium-scale applications, 89 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 79 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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