Sudbury, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sudbury, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Sudbury are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sudbury
Sudbury, located in the south-west of Suffolk along the River Stour and near the Essex border, is a vibrant market town and civil parish known for its rich history and community. As the largest town in the Babergh district, it serves as a key hub for local development and planning initiatives. With a population of 23,912 in the built-up area and 13,619 in the parish as of 2021, Sudbury presents a dynamic environment for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 13,622 (2021)
District: Babergh
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Sudbury.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sudbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sudbury.
- 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 Sudbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near Sudbury.
- - The Rectory Christopher Lane Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AS
Notfifcation for works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Prune 1 No. Lime (T1) to clear garage by 2m. Crown lift over the road to 5m above ground level. Crown lift 1 No. Beech (T3) Beech over the road
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Holden House 19 Stour Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03811 - Condition 3 (Access), 4 (Surfacing) and 5 (Parking)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 30 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EN
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement and repair of internal doors that do not comply with Heath & Safety and security procedures
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 30 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01085 - Conditions 8 (External Hard Surfacing), 13 (Access Surfacing) and 14 (Surface Water Discharge Prevention)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 54 Station Road Sudbury CO10 2SP
Application for Advertisement Consent - Provision of Projecting Sign, mounted above the front door of the Club.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Kentish Lodge Stour Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AY
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Purple Leaf Plum (T1) by up to 1.5m and shape
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Kentish Lodge Stour Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AY
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order - WS236/T14 - Reduce 1 No. Oak by up to 3m and shape, reduce over extended limb on southern side by 4 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 18 Gainsborough Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EU
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Order - Fell 1 No. Purple Plum (T1), Fell 1 No. Apple (T2) and Fell 1 No. Lawson Cypress (T3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Vodafone 1A North Street Sudbury CO10 1RB
Application for Consent to Display Advertisements. To change existing face panels on the projecting sign to update logo. One side red with white logo; the other side white with black logo. No change t
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 22 King Street Sudbury CO10 2EN
Application for Listed Building Consent. Internal alterations as per Design and Access Statement
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Dental Surgery 5 Bank Buildings Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2SX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04607 - Condition 5 (Construction Managemet Plan), 9 (Refuse Storage), 10 (Cycle Parking) and 11 (Wildlife Enhancement Measures)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 30 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01085 - Conditions 4 (Fenestration), 6 (Eaves and Verges Details), 9 (Boundary Treatments) and Condition 20 (Archaeology)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 North Street Sudbury CO10 1RB
Application for listed Building Consent - Works to facilitate change of use of first and second floors from commercial storage to residential use as 1no two storey flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3 North Street Sudbury CO10 1RB
Planning Application - Change of use of first and second floors from commercial storage to residential use as 1no two storey flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Public Conveniences Burkitts Lane Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02322 - Conditions 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 7 (Noise Assessment)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 30 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EN
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement and repair of internal doors that do not comply with Heath, Safety and Security Procedures
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 19 Stour Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2AX
Notification of Works to Trees in Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Magnolia (T1) back to previous points, approx 6-8 ft and shape. Reduce side branches on 1 No. False Acacia (T2) by approx 6 - 8 ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 30 Market Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EN
Application for a Listed Building Consent - Reinstatement, restoration and alteration of wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 36 Station Road Sudbury CO10 2SS
Planning Application - Sub-division of existing restaurant to form 2no self-contained retail units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Trinity House School Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2HA
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT321/T1 - Reduction of upper crown spread as inicated by red line on accompanying photograph.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Sudbury in Suffolk
Sudbury, located in the south-west of Suffolk along the River Stour and near the Essex border, is a vibrant market town and civil parish known for its rich history and community. As the largest town in the Babergh district, it serves as a key hub for local development and planning initiatives. With a population of 23,912 in the built-up area and 13,619 in the parish as of 2021, Sudbury presents a dynamic environment for those researching planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 13,622 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Sudbury show an average sale price of £383,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sudbury a particularly low-crime area.
Sudbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sudbury. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sudbury 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 Sudbury
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Sudbury. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sudbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sudbury were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (19), tree works (15). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 74 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brundon planning applications
- Great Cornard planning applications
- Ballingdon planning applications
- Middleton planning applications
- Chilton planning applications
- Newman's Green planning applications
- Rodbridge Corner planning applications
- Cornard Tye planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.