Search Shimpling planning applications
7 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Shimpling · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Rectory Cottage Old Rectory Lane Shimpling Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4HQAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04287 - Biodiversity Net Gain ConditionReceived 19 Oct 2026DC/26/04515
- Rectory Cottage Old Rectory Lane Shimpling Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4HQApprovedDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04287 - Condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Condition 8 (Foul Drainage Scheme), Condition 12 (Electric Vehicle Charging), Condition 13 (Refuse Storage Details), Condition 14 (Cycle Storage), Condition 16 (Soft Landscaping Scheme), Condition 18 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan)Discharge of Condition(s)Received 8 Jul 2026Decided 15 Sep 2026DC/26/02932
- Rectory Cottage Old Rectory Lane Shimpling Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4HQAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04287 - BNG ConditionDischarge of Condition(s)Received 30 Jun 2026DC/26/02800
- 1 Mill Hill Shimpling IP29 4HHAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of single storey extension (following demolition of conservatory) Please see the accompanying plan showing existing / proposed The works are small scale and follow permitted development guidelinesLawful Development Certificate ProposedReceived 22 Jun 2026DC/26/02654
- Rectory Cottage Old Rectory Lane Shimpling Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4HQAwaiting decisionApplication for a Non-material amendment relating to DC/24/04287 - Amended design, layout and fenestration.Received 16 Apr 2026DC/26/01571
Planning in Shimpling
Only 2 decisions near Shimpling in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shimpling in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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Around Shimpling
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IP29 191 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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About Shimpling
Shimpling is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Suffolk, approximately 7 miles from Bury St Edmunds, within the Babergh district. The village comprises two distinct areas: the more modern Shimpling Street and the historic old village of Shimpling, situated around 2 miles apart. Notably, Shimpling features a Church of England parish church that gained attention when supermodel Claudia Schiffer and film producer Matthew Vaughn were married there in May 2002, making it a point of interest for visitors and researchers alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 450 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Shimpling show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shimpling 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 Shimpling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shimpling has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shimpling 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shimpling, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Shimpling.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).