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38 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newmarket · updated daily · West Suffolk Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 38 · received or decided in the last 90 days

68 Old Station Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AAAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - a. front porch b. two storey side and front extension including roof terrace (following demolition of garage) c. alterations to ground floor rear fenestrationReceived 4 Nov 2026DC/26/1646/HH
Store To Rear Of 43 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8NAAwaiting decisionApplication for listed building consent - a. alterations to fenestration b. internal alterationsReceived 3 Nov 2026DC/26/1698/LB
Memorial Hall 144 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8JPAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T013 on plan) re-pollard to previous pollard pointsReceived 3 Nov 2026DC/26/1673/TCA
The Kremlin Bungalow 1A Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7BXAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area - five Sycamores (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 on plan) fellReceived 2 Nov 2026DC/26/1699/TCA
Manor Place Grosvenor Yard Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9AWAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) cut back regrowth to historic knuckle over the boundary onlyReceived 29 Oct 2026DC/26/1681/TCA

Planning in Newmarket

Approved: 94%; 49 of 50 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newmarket in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Newmarket

Postcode districts

CB8 502 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: West Suffolk Council

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About Newmarket

Newmarket, located in West Suffolk, England, is a vibrant market town with a population of 16,772 as of 2021. Renowned as a global hub for thoroughbred horse racing and training, it hosts two Classic races and three British Champions Series races annually. The town's rich royal heritage dates back to James I, who established Newmarket Palace, making it a historical focal point for British monarchs, including regular visits from Elizabeth II to see her horses in training. The town has a population of approximately 16,755 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Suffolk district.

Newmarket covers an area of approximately 14.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Newmarket show an average sale price of £312,250, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newmarket has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newmarket 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 https://www.newmarket.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newmarket, 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, 128 planning applications were submitted near Newmarket. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were tree works (23), full planning applications (15), outline applications (15). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newmarket?

In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Newmarket. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Newmarket?

The average planning decision time near Newmarket is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Newmarket?

The planning approval rate near Newmarket is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newmarket?

The most common type of planning application near Newmarket is tree works applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newmarket?

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