Needham Market, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Needham Market, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Needham Market are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Needham Market
Needham Market is a historic market town located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, nestled in the picturesque Gipping Valley. With a population of approximately 4,700 residents as of the 2021 census, it is conveniently situated just east of the A14 trunk road and along the Great Eastern Main Line, making it easily accessible for planning applications and development opportunities. The town is surrounded by several villages, including Barking and Darmsden, and features local attractions such as Needham Lake and the River Gipping, enhancing its appeal for prospective projects.
Population: 4,745 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: East Suffolk 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Needham Market.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Needham Market.
- 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 Needham Market based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Needham Market.
- - Stowmarket Road Needham Market Suffolk
Development by a Statutory undertaker - Erection of a 10m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - 132 - 134 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DW
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Pollard 1 No. Cherry laurel (T1) back to main unions, Reduce height of 1 No. Sycamore (T2) by 1-2m and lateral branches by 1m. Reduce height of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Chesford Hill House Lane Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8EA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Conversion of existing loft space to habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Outside 95 Stowmarket Road Needham Market Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of a 10m medium wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 119 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DQ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement and Erection of 1no. hanging sign and wall mounted signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 26 St Marys Road Creeting St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8LZ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/23/05604 - Change of balcony form Juliet to small Oak balcony with 1.7m high obscure glazed sides.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Limes Hotel High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DQ
Full Planning - Repairs to high level brickwork and roof structure to front of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 136 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Insert double upvc doors (1800mm x 1600mm) on the rear ground floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land Off Woodwards Lane Needham Market Suffolk
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/24/01003 dated 22.05.2024. Town and Country Planning Act 1990(as amended) - Erection of 1no deta
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Site Of Former Mid Suffolk District Council 131 High Street Needham Market Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/18/05104 - Part discharge of Condition 38 (Materials) for Phases 2A and 2B only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Site Of Former Mid Suffolk District Council 131 High Street Needham Market Suffolk
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/18/05104. Installation of two number new bin stores to residential flat block (Bin Store B), to replace existing smaller bin stores, ensuring th
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3 Barn Field Drive Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8FY
Application to Determine if Prior Approval is Required for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended Schedule 2, Part
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 136 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)-Proposed works include two Velux-style rooflights to rear flat roofs
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Three Limes High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8DQ
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order MS195/G1 - Reduce crown of 1 No Lime (T1) by 2-3m. Reduce crown of 2No. Lime (T2 and T3) by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Hawks Mill Meadow Hawks Mill Street Needham Market Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Part retrospective application for 1No pitch Gypsy/Traveller site with 1No static, 1No tourer and associated fencing and hardstanding and installation of soakaway crates an
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 18 Crown Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8AJ
Full Planning Application - Erection of 1No. self build dwelling and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Land South Of Stowmarket Road Badley Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Continued use of land for siting of a mobile trailer unit for the sale of food and drink (Class E(b)) and siting of tables and seating.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Bank House 129 High Street Needham Market IP6 8DH
Application under Section 73 of The Town & Country Planning Act for DC/22/05164, conversion to dental surgery and 3no flats, for the variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans & documents) and removal o
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Hawks Mill Barn Hawks Mill Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8LU
Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area - Fell 1No Ash tree due to poor condition (Ash die back).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Land At Woodwards Lane Needham Market Suffolk
Erection of 1no detached dwelling with attached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Needham Market in Suffolk
Needham Market is a historic market town located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, nestled in the picturesque Gipping Valley. With a population of approximately 4,700 residents as of the 2021 census, it is conveniently situated just east of the A14 trunk road and along the Great Eastern Main Line, making it easily accessible for planning applications and development opportunities. The town is surrounded by several villages, including Barking and Darmsden, and features local attractions such as Needham Lake and the River Gipping, enhancing its appeal for prospective projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,745 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Needham Market a particularly low-crime area.
Needham Market has one conservation area within its boundaries: Needham Market. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Needham Market includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barking Woods SSSI, Creeting St. Mary Pits SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Needham Market 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.
Planning Activity in Needham Market
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Needham Market. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Needham Market may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Needham Market were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Grinstead Hill planning applications
- Creeting St Mary planning applications
- Barking planning applications
- Darmsden planning applications
- Coddenham Green planning applications
- Battisford planning applications
- Creeting Bottoms planning applications
- Combs Ford planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.