Climax Molybdenum UK Ltd Needham Road Stowmarket IP14 2AE

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Babergh

2. 12 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

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• Climax Molybdenum UK Ltd Needham Road Stowmarket IP14 2AE

  DC/26/01041 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Full Planning Application - Over-clad the elevations of the existing single storey laboratory building, replacement of the existing pre-fabricated building and the construction of a new glazed link.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Climax Molybdenum Uk Ltd Needham Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2AE

  DC/26/03962 Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/01041 - Condition 4 (Wildlife Enhancement Layout)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs

• Site 3C Land South Of Gun Cotton Way Stowmarket Suffolk

  DC/22/01967 Submitted 12 Apr 2022 400 yards away

  Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/20/04723 - Removal of compound and 2m high brick wall surrounding pump station Reconfiguration of visitor parking spaces, being relocated adjacent from parking spaces 76, to the location of the pump station. The turning area has been slightly reduced.

  Granted Amendments 16 docs

• Site 3C Land South Of Gun Cotton Way Stowmarket Suffolk

  DC/22/01967 Submitted 12 Apr 2022 400 yards away

  Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/20/04723 - Removal of compound and 2m high brick wall surrounding pump station Reconfiguration of visitor parking spaces, being relocated adjacent from parking spaces 76, to the location of the pump station. The turning area has been slightly reduced.

  Granted Amendments 16 docs

• Costa Coffee 3 Thorney Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5XF

  DC/26/02799 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 450 yards away

  Application for Consent to display an Advertisement(s) - Erection of freestanding monument sign.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• Costa Coffee 3 Thorney Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5XF

  DC/26/02799 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 450 yards away

  Application for Consent to display an Advertisement(s) - Erection of freestanding monument sign.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• DC/26/01921 Granted

  Church Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul Church Street Lavenham CO10 9SA

  Planning Application - Installation of 46no Solar PV panels and Battery Storage

  Received 5 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/00698 Refused

  6 Little Gulls Capel St Mary IP9 2EZ

  Planning Application. Erection of 2no dwellings.

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/01548 Granted

  Former Downs Garage Site Southgate Street Long Melford CO10 9HU

  Full Planning Application - Erection of 9 No. Houses.

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/02159 Granted

  Rectory Cottage 173 Ipswich Road Helmingham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EQ

  Full Planning Application - Change of use from residential dwelling to storage use

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/00757 Withdrawn

  The Nissen Hut Papermill Lane Bramford IP8 4BX

  Planning Application. Self-Build conversion of the Nissen Hut to 1no dwelling retaining the structural steel frame.

  Received 25 Feb, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications