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25 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Stowmarket · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 25 · received or decided in the last 90 days

31 Ipswich Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1BDAwaiting decisionApplication for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order MS171/G1 - Pollard 4 No. Lime (T1 - T4) at approximately 5m above ground level. Fell 1 No. Conifer (T5)Received 6 Nov 2026DC/26/04754
Stowmarket Tennis Club Lakeside Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1SXAwaiting decisionFull Planning Application - Resurfacing of an existing access track; Provision of an accessible parking bay, turning head and passing place; Installation of access ramps and decking around the clubhouse; Construction of an external ramp and steps providing access to a tennis court; Replacement of an existing external door, with a new external door with low threshold.Received 27 Oct 2026DC/26/03766
22 Stowupland Street Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1ELAwaiting decisionNotification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Elder (T1)Received 19 Oct 2026DC/26/04530
5 Station Road West Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1EFAwaiting decisionFull Planning Application - Alterations to existing mixed-use building including removal of uPVC windows and replacement with aluminium windows; Relocation of commercial kitchen and extraction ducting, and conversion of first floor to 1no. residential flat; Conversion of ground floor restaurant to a takeaway; Insertion of metal windows to the rear of the staff roomReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/04346
The Nutshell Milton Road South Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1EZAwaiting decisionApplication for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/26/00753 - Changes to the external appearance of the building.Received 8 Oct 2026DC/26/04393

Planning in Stowmarket

Approved: 88%; 38 of 42 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stowmarket in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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Around Stowmarket

Postcode districts

IP14 502 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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About Stowmarket

Stowmarket is a thriving market town and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Located along the A14 trunk road, it serves as a vital connection between Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The town is also well-connected by the Great Eastern Main Line, with access to rail services between Diss and Needham Market, and is positioned on the banks of the River Gipping, enhanced by the nearby River Rat to the south. This mix of transport links and natural features makes Stowmarket an attractive location for planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 21,406 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

Property prices in Stowmarket show an average sale price of £330,145, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stowmarket has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stowmarket 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 http://www.stowmarket.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stowmarket, 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, 89 planning applications were submitted near Stowmarket. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (10).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stowmarket?

In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Stowmarket. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Stowmarket?

The average planning decision time near Stowmarket is 55 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 Stowmarket?

The planning approval rate near Stowmarket is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stowmarket?

The most common type of planning application near Stowmarket is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stowmarket?

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