Search Needham Market planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Needham Market · updated daily · Babergh District Council
- Near 65 Stowmarket Road Needham Market SuffolkAwaiting decisionDevelopment by a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of a 10m medium wooden poleReceived 30 Sep 2026DC/26/04235
- Former Mid Suffolk District Council Offices & Associated Land 131 High Street Needham Market IP6 8DLAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/18/05104 - Condition 9 (SUDS), 19 (Roads and Footpaths), 21 (Surface Water Discharge Prevention) and 36 (Footpath Flow Restrictors)Received 25 Sep 2026DC/26/04185
- Harphyll Barretts Lane Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8RZAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/22/01562 - (Allowed under Appeal Reference APP/W3520/W/23/33155581 - Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 5 (Vehicular Access), 7 (Access), 10 (Boundary Fencing) and 11 (Landscaping)Received 10 Sep 2026DC/26/03929
- Car Sales At Ipswich Road Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8EGApprovedFull Planning Application - Retrospective subdivision and alteration of existing commercial showroom/car sales building to form 3no. restricted Class E commercial/business/service units, limited to Use Classes E(a), E(c), E(d) and E(g) only and excluding Class E(b), E(e) and E(f); Retention of sales/admin space for the existing car sales business, replacement rear workshop, associated parking, cycle parking, level access works, servicing and shared access arrangements.Received 19 Aug 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026DC/26/03574
- 54 High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8APApprovedApplication for consent to display an Advertisement(s) - Replacement 1No. fascia sign and 1No. projecting sign with revised business details.Received 13 Aug 2026Decided 7 Oct 2026DC/26/02934
Planning in Needham Market
- Approved
- 92%
- 22 of 23 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Needham Market in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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IP6 238 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,745 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Needham Market 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 Needham Market a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Needham Market has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Needham Market. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5).