Tesco Supermarket Ropes Drive Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2FU

1. 17 Feb 2026

   Received by East Suffolk

2. 23 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   East Suffolk took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with East Suffolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Suffolk decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Birches Medical Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF

  DC/26/2783/VOC Submitted 6 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/25/3457/FUL - The construction of a 156sqm single-storey extension to an existing medical centre to provide an additional four clinical rooms, two offices/virtual consultation rooms and two meeting rooms together with reconfiguration of the existing parking and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• The Birches Medical Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF

  DC/26/0266/DRC Submitted 22 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition No's 3, 4 & 12 of DC/25/3457/FUL - The construction of a 156sqm single-storey extension to an existing medical centre to provide an additional four clinical rooms, two offices/virtual consultation rooms and two meeting rooms together with reconfiguration of the existing parking and landscaping - 3. Site investigation, 4. Detailed Remediation Strategy 12. Biodiversity Gain Plan

  Granted Conditions Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 57 Ferguson Way Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2FZ

  DC/26/2557/TPO Submitted 17 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  1no. Group of mixed species (G001 on plan) - Reduce by 0.5 metres 1no. Group of mixed species (G001 on plan) - Reduce by 0.5 metres back to fence line 1no. Cherry (T001 on plan) - Reduce in height by 1 metre and shape 1no. Unknown species (T002 on plan) - Reduce by 0.5 metres back to fence line 1no. Apple (T003 on plan) - Reduce to fence line

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Woodburn 61 Ferguson Way Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2FZ

  DC/25/1889/TPO Submitted 9 May 2025 200 yards away

  1no. Tree of Heaven (T001 on plan) - Fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Site Of Former 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Suffolk

  DC/26/2860/FUL Submitted 12 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Construction of a phased development comprising two dwellings with shared access and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs
  Several homes

• 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JJ

  DC/26/1031/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

  Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two self-build dwellings

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• DC/26/3525/TPO Awaiting decision

  187 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RQ

  1no. Apple (marked on plan) - Crown thin

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3506/TCA Awaiting decision

  6 Gospel Hall Close Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0QW

  1no. Variegated Chinese Privet (T1 on plan) - Trim and shape to previous points 1no. Eucalyptus (T2 on plan) - Crown reduce by 1 metre back to previous points 1no. Variegated Norway Maple (T3 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres back to previous points 1no. Purple leaf plum (T4 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres 1no. Italian Cypress (T5 on plan) - Reduce in height by up to 1.5 metres

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3489/TCA Awaiting decision

  Sydney Cottage 3 Spring Lane Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SW

  1no. Magnolia (back garden of Sydney Cottage) - Overall crown reduction by 30%

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3492/TCA Awaiting decision

  9 The Drift Wickham Market Suffolk IP13 0TD

  2no. Lime (T1 and T2) - Overall crown reduction by 3 metres back to previous pruning points. Remove basal epicormic growth and crown lift to 4 metres to clear the car park

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/3485/TCA Awaiting decision

  2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DX

  1no. Oak (T009 on plan) - Fell

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees