Planning application
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of Buildings - Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch 2, Part 11, Class B. Removal of former agricultural buildings B, D and E.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/03768
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/03768
- Type
- Prior Approval Demolition
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 1 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Stradbroke & Laxfield
- Parish
- Wilby
- Postcode
- IP21 5LX
Comment by 14 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Babergh's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Babergh register
This site has had 5 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 3 refused.
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DC/26/03769 Awaiting decision
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Partial demolition of existing agricultural buildings C and F to form 7no dwelling houses.
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DC/26/02202 Refused
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of 3no Buildings - Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch 2, Part 11, Class B - Former Agricultural Buildings - Buildings B, D and E.
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DC/26/02203 Refused
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application for Prior Approval for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Change of use and partial demolition of existing agricultural building to create 4no. dwellinghouses.
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DC/26/02204 Refused
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Conversion and partial demolition of existing agricultural building to form 3no dwellinghouses.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2026
Received by Babergh
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2 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Partial demolition of existing agricultural buildings C and F to form 7no dwelling houses.
Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension Demolition 11 docsSeveral homes -
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of 3no Buildings - Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch 2, Part 11, Class B - Former Agricultural Buildings - Buildings B, D and E.
Refused Prior approval Demolition 9 docs -
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application for Prior Approval for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Change of use and partial demolition of existing agricultural building to create 4no. dwellinghouses.
Refused Prior approval Demolition 19 docsSeveral homes -
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Conversion and partial demolition of existing agricultural building to form 3no dwellinghouses.
Refused Prior approval Extension Demolition 19 docsSeveral homes -
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of 3no Buildings - Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch 2, Part 11, Class B - Former Agricultural Buildings - Buildings B, D and E.
Refused Prior approval Demolition 9 docs -
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application for Prior Approval for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Change of use and partial demolition of existing agricultural building to create 4no. dwellinghouses.
Refused Prior approval Demolition 19 docsSeveral homes
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DC/26/03769 Awaiting decision
The Gables Russell Green Wilby IP21 5LX
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Partial demolition of existing agricultural buildings C and F to form 7no dwelling houses.
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DC/26/02745 Granted
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Application for Prior Approval for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Conversion of agricultural building to 1no. dwellinghouse
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DC/26/02305 Granted
Workshop At Jockeys Lane Combs IP14 2NH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of Buildings - Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Sch 2, Part 11, Class B Demolition of 9 buildings is proposed, comprising a mix of timber-framed and blockwork wall structures.
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DC/26/03761 Awaiting decision
Valley Farm The Street Brundish Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8BP
Application for Prior Approval for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Conversion of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling
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DC/26/03758 Awaiting decision
8 Willow Close Walsham Le Willows Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3FE
Application for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A - Erection of single storey rear extension