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West Suffolk planning applications
4,070 applications. 96% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,070 planning applications from West Suffolk. 1,698 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
West Suffolk takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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DCON(B)/20/1557 Awaiting decision
Gardiner House Looms Lane Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1HF
Application to discharge condtion 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of application DC/20/1557/VAR
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DC/26/1425/TCA Awaiting decision
2 Brookside Dalham Suffolk CB8 8TG
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (marked on plan) fell
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DCON(B)/25/2028 Awaiting decision
Unit 2 Olding Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TA
Application to discharge conditions 19 (Surface water) and 20 (Surface water maintenance strategy) of DC/25/2028/FUL
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DC/26/1421/TCA Awaiting decision
White Cottage The Street Lidgate Suffolk CB8 9PP
Trees in a conservation area notification - one cherry (T1 on plan) crown thin by 20 percent, overall crown reduction by three metres and lateral branches shortened by three metres, four apple (T2,T3,T4 and T5 on plan) and one quince (T6 on plan) crown thin by 30 percent, overall crown reduction by two metres and lateral branches shortened three metres.
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DC/26/1420/TCA Awaiting decision
Drury House Hawstead Lane Sicklesmere Suffolk IP30 0BT
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Oak (marked T1 on plan) crown lift to four metres above ground level, one Himalayan Cotoneaster (marked T2 on plan) overall crown reduction by two metres and one Ash (Marked T3 on plan) overall crown reduction by four metres
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DCON(O)/19/1711 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Three Counties Way Three Counties Way Withersfield Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 13 (Gas protection strategy) of DC/19/1711/OUT (allowed on appeal APP/F3545/W/20/3256979)
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DCON(C)/24/1866 Awaiting decision
The Silks 69 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 10 (HRA mitigation measures) of application DC/24/1866/FUL
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DC/26/1413/TCA Awaiting decision
Netherby 48 Bury Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7BT
Trees in a conservation area notification - 16 Conifers (marked G1 on plan) fell
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DCON(B)/23/1596 Granted
The Yews 49 High Street Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9DS
Application to discharge condition 7 (Historic post investigation) of application DC/23/1596/VAR
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DCON(B)/24/1866 Awaiting decision
The Silks 69 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 12 (Travel Welcome Pack) of application DC/24/1866/FUL
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NMA(A)/24/0151 Decided
Land West Of Mildenhall West Row Road Mildenhall Suffolk
Non-material amendment to DC/24/0151/HYB - comprising amendments to the description of development and amendments to the wording of conditions 5 (approved plans), 7 (quantum of uses), 42 (design code for active travel), 54 (travel plan), 63 (surface water drainage strategy) and 79 (use of playing fields) as set out in the cover letter and schedule of amendments
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NMA(A)/21/0736 Awaiting decision
Local Centre Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6LB
Non-material amendment to DC/21/0736/RM - change to the surfacing material for parts of the car park from block paving/tarmac to porous asphalt
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DC/26/1398/CLP Awaiting decision
Mill Green Cottage Mill Lane Cowlinge Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9HZ
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - single storey rear extensions
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DC/26/1387/ELEC Awaiting decision
Broom Hall Freewood Street Bradfield St George Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0AY
Application under the overhead lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - Overhead Electricity Line
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DC/26/1382/HH Awaiting decision
16 Milden Court Hereward Avenue Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7LP
Householder planning application - ramped access to front elevation
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DC/26/1393/TCA Awaiting decision
Old School, Clare Parish Council Offices Callis Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8PX
Trees in a conservation area notification - works stated of submitted tree schedule of works
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DC/26/1388/TCA Awaiting decision
110 High Street Ixworth Suffolk IP31 2HN
Trees in a conservation area notification - two Sycamore and one Scots Pine (marked on plan) reduce overhanging branches by up to 2.5 metres
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DC/26/1394/TCA Awaiting decision
Bell House The Street Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JU
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) remove basal epicormic branches on the garden aspect to a height of three metres above ground level; one Golden false acacia (T2 on plan) reduce in height by up to 2.5 metres and reduce lateral branches by up to 1.5 metres; one tree (dead) (T3) fell
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DCON(B)/22/1993 Awaiting decision
Nowton Lodge Farm Low Green Nowton Suffolk IP29 5ND
Application to discharge condition 7 (later approval of details) of DC/22/1993/LB
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DC/26/1389/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory The Street Lidgate Suffolk CB8 9PP
Trees in a conservation area notification - Beech Ash hedge line (marked G1, G2 and G3 on plan) crown lift to five metres and remove overhanging branches
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DC/26/1390/TCA Awaiting decision
Street Record Welham Lane Risby Suffolk
Trees in a conservation area notification - four Poplar (marked on plan) overall crown reduction by up to six metres
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DC/26/1370/TCA Awaiting decision
9 Queens Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3ES
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Magnolia (marked on plan) overall crown reduction by three metres
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DC/26/1386/TCA Awaiting decision
St Marys Church The Street Barton Mills Suffolk IP28 6AP
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. four Hornbeam (T1-T4 on plan) fell b. one Cedar (T5 on plan) crown raise to four metres above ground level and reduce canopy on northern lateral aspect by two and a half metres
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DC/26/1383/TCA Awaiting decision
Barton Hall The Street Barton Mills Suffolk IP28 6AW
Trees in a conservation area notification - One Beech (T1 on plan) fell
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DC/26/1384/TCA Awaiting decision
The Chestnuts 56 The Street Barton Mills Suffolk IP28 6AA
Trees in a conservation area notification - One Silver Birch (T1 on plan) fell
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DC/26/1385/TCA Awaiting decision
Staunch House The Street Barton Mills Suffolk IP28 6AA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Plum Cherry (T1 on plan) fell
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DC/26/1369/TPO Awaiting decision
Station House Pentlow Lane Cavendish Suffolk CO10 7SP
TPO 072 (1981) tree preservation order - 10 Lombardy Poplars (marked on plan) reduce height to 10 metres above ground level
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DC/26/1371/HH Awaiting decision
The Stables 6 Sicklesmere Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 2BW
Householder planning application - a. two replacement doors on side elevation b. single storey rear and side extension (following demolition of existing extension)
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DC/26/1372/LB Awaiting decision
The Stables 6 Sicklesmere Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 2BW
Application for listed building consent - a. two replacement doors on side elevation b. single storey rear and side extension (following demolition of existing extension) c. repairing of existing boundary wall
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DC/26/1373/HH Awaiting decision
Larchfield Mere Farm Lane Great Barton Suffolk IP31 2PH
Houesholder planning application - single storey side extension
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DC/26/1374/VAR Awaiting decision
Beck Row Primary School The Street Beck Row Suffolk IP28 8AE
Planning application - variation of condition 6 (NIA mitigation - MUGA) of DC/25/1926/FUL to enable the construction of multi-use games area with associated fencing
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DC/26/1367/TPO Awaiting decision
The Moat House Livermere Road Great Barton Suffolk IP31 2QE
TPO 314(1973) - Tree preservation order - two Oak (T1 and T2 on plan, W1 on order) fell
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DCON(A)/22/1564 Awaiting decision
The Spinney Bury Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NJ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (materials), 4 (scheme of landscaping), 6 (prevention of discharge of surface water), 8 (cycle storage area) of DC/22/1564/FUL - allowed on appeal
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DC/26/1361/TPO Awaiting decision
98 High Street Ixworth Suffolk IP31 2HN
TPO 170(1971) tree preservation order - two Lime (T1 and T2 on plan, T3 and T4 on order) - re-pollard trees to previous point - removing 2.5 metres of new growth to maintain trees
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DC/26/1366/TCA Awaiting decision
9 The Broadway Eastgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Conifer (marked T1 on plan) and one Sycamore (marked T2 on plan) fell
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DCON(BGP)/25/1927 Awaiting decision
Beck Row Primary School The Street Beck Row Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8AE
Application to discharge condition 4 (BNG Gain Plan) of application DC/25/1927/FUL
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DCON(BGP)/25/1926 Awaiting decision
Beck Row Primary School The Street Beck Row Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8AE
Application to discharge condition 10 (BNG Gain Plan) of application DC/25/1926/FUL
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DC/26/1347/HH Awaiting decision
1 Bill Rickaby Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0HG
Householder planning application - ramped access to front elevation
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DC/26/1359/TCA Awaiting decision
Brook Cottage School Lane Bardwell Suffolk IP31 1AD
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Willow (marked T1 on plan) re pollard
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DC/26/1357/TCA Awaiting decision
32 Springfield Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3AR
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Cedar (marked T1 on plan) fell and two Plum (marked T2 and T3 on plan) crown reduction by two metres and lateral crown reduction by 1.5 metres
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DC/26/1355/TCA Awaiting decision
Dukes Cottage Rose Hill Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7SE
Trees in a conservation area notification - three Corsican Pines (marked on plan) fell
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DC/26/1356/TCA Awaiting decision
Oakcroft The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DT
Trees in a conservation area notification - two Silver Birch (marked T1 and T2 on plan) reduce crown by 2.5 metres and reduce lateral crown spread by 1.5 metres, one Silver birch and one Gleditsia (marked T3 and T4 on plan) fell and three Laurel (marked G1 on plan) reduce crown and spread by one metre
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DC/26/1360/TCA Awaiting decision
Harraton Villa 32 Chapel Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7HB
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Plane (marked T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by three metres
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DC/26/1343/LB Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory And Fairview The Street Ingham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1NQ
Application for listed building consent - a. solar PV panels to inner hidden slopes of The Old Rectory roof b. solar PV panels to southern slopes of adjacent converted stables and Fairview
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DC/26/1354/TCA Awaiting decision
Cavendish Church Of England Primary School The Green Cavendish Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8BA
Trees in a conservation area notification - 17 Hazels (withing area G2 on plan) crown reduction in height by up to two and a half metres, nine Mapels (withing area G2 on plan) fell, 13 Maples (within area G2 on plan) crown lift to four metres above ground level
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DCON(A)/22/1993 Awaiting decision
Nowton Lodge Farm Low Green Nowton Suffolk IP29 5ND
Application to discharge conditions 3 (windows) and 4 (doors) of DC/22/1993/LB
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DC/26/1353/TCA Awaiting decision
Mulberry Lodge 31 Brookside Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SG
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) fell; one Beech (T1 on plan) - fell
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DCON(A)/25/2037 Awaiting decision
Newmarket Community Hospital 56 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7JG
Application to discharge conditions 4 (CMP- PRECOMM), 5 (CEMP- PRECOMM) and 9 (CSWMP- PRECOMM) of application DC/25/2037/FUL
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DCON(AL)/15/2483 Granted
Land South Rougham Hill Rougham Hill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Application to partially discharge condition 24 (ii) verification for DC/15/2483/OUT
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DC/26/1331/OUT Awaiting decision
Land Off Dunstall Green Road Ousden Suffolk
Outline planning application (all matters reserved) - a. one dwelling b. extension of garden land for Lilac Cottage
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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DC/26/0505/FUL Granted
Warehouse Tayfen Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1TB
Planning application - conversion of warehouse into two flats
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DC/26/0528/FUL Granted
6 The Paddocks Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SB
Planning application - a. one self-build dwelling b. detached garage and c. driveway and access from the Paddocks
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DCON(A)/24/1592 Granted
Lloyds Tsb Bank 47 High Street Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7DZ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), 4 (Cycle Storage) and 12 (LEMP) of DC/24/1592/FUL
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DC/26/0292/CLE Withdrawn
Land At 3 High Street Tuddenham Suffolk IP28 6SQ
Application for lawful development certificate for existing use or development - land and buildings for storage and distribution (class B8)
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DC/26/0704/HH Granted
6 Churchgate Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1RL
Householder planning application - replacement windows and door at front elevation
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DC/25/1646/FUL Granted
4 Hollands Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8PP
Planning application - a. Single storey storage containers for B8 use (storage and distribution), following demolition of existing building b. boundary fence
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DC/26/0748/ADV Granted
20-21 Cornhill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1DY
Application for advertisement consent - replacement internally illuminated ATM surround
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DC/26/0747/FUL Granted
20-21 Cornhill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1DY
Planning application - removal and replacement of ATM
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DC/25/1804/FUL Granted
Moreton Hall Health Club Mount Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BL
Planning application - retention of overflow car park
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DCON(A)/25/0087 Granted
Giffords Hall Cottages Giffords Lane Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8PQ
Application to discharge conditions 4 (materials), 8 (windows) and 9 (joinery) of application DC/25/0087/LB
The full record
Decisions between 2016 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,253 decisions from West Suffolk between 2016 and 2026, part of 4,070 applications on record. Over that period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,815 granted against 145 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,568 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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DC/16/1056/CR3 Granted
Houldsworth Valley County Primary School Rowley Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0PU
Regulation 3 Planning Application (application on behalf of Suffolk County Council) - Studio Hall
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DC/16/0961/HPA Decided
125 New Cheveley Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8BU
Application for Householder Prior Approval - Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5 metres with a maximum height of 3.7 metres and a height of 2.7 metres to the eaves
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DCON(A)/16/0348 Granted
Queens House Barbers Lane Ousden Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8TS
Application to Discharge Condition 4 (hidden historic features) of DC/16/0348/LB
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DC/16/0943/HH Granted
167 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DF
Householder Planning Application - (i) single storey rear extension to create annexe, (ii) first floor extension over existing dining room
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DC/16/0645/HH Granted
30 Northgate Avenue Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6AZ
Householder Planning Application - 90mm Grey Insulation Board with Render Finish applied to front wall
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DC/16/1303/CR3 Granted
Bardwell Cevc Primary School & Adjacent Land School Lane Bardwell Suffolk IP31 1AD
Regulation 3 Planning Application (application on behalf of Suffolk County Council) - Detached teaching school facility
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DC/16/1054/OUT Granted
50 Laceys Lane Exning Suffolk CB8 7HL
Outline Planning Application (Means of Access and Layout to be considered) - Detached dwelling with garage
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DC/16/1042/HH Granted
Kendea Melford Road Cavendish Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8AA
Householder Planning Application - (i) single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory), (ii) pitched roof garage (following demolition of existing flat roof garage)
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DC/16/1058/LB Granted
Moor Pasture Farm Withersfield Road Great Wratting CB9 7HF
Application for Listed Building Consent - single storey front extension and associated works
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DC/16/1420/CR3 Withdrawn
Park Farm The Street Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6DA
Regulation 3 Planning Application (application on behalf of Suffolk County Council) - Change of use of land to Waste Transfer Station (asbestos)
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 907 53%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 525 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 266 16%
Planning agents in West Suffolk
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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The Joshua Tree (Suffolk) Ltd 92% granted overall 61
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J.A.P Architects 98% granted overall 59
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TAB Architecture Ltd 90% granted overall 57
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Thurlow Architects Ltd 98% granted overall 50
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REES PRYER ARCHITECTS LLP 98% granted overall 41
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SP Landscapes & Tree Contractors LTD 97% granted overall 39
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Bradnams Tree Services 100% granted overall 33
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AHP Design Ltd 93% granted overall 32
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in West Suffolk
- Abbeygate 267
- Bardwell 147
- Barningham 66
- Barrow 72
- Brandon Central 42
- Brandon East 38
- Brandon West 28
- Chedburgh And Chevington 133
- Clare, Hundon And Kedington 278
- Eastgate 89
- Exning 72
- Haverhill Central 63
- Haverhill East 48
- Haverhill North 69
- Haverhill South 31
- Horringer 140
- Iceni 58
- Ixworth 65
- Kentford And Moulton 104
- Lakenheath 134
- Manor 95
- Mildenhall Kingsway And Market 52
- Mildenhall Queensway 40
- Minden 106
- Moreton Hall 86
- Newmarket East 113
- Newmarket North 95
- Newmarket West 89
- Pakenham & Troston 59
- Risby 158
- Rougham 90
- Southgate 98
- St Olaves 33
- Stanton 88
- The Fornhams And Great Barton 201
- The Rows 109
- Tollgate 114
- Westgate 42
- Whepstead And Wickhambrook 141
- Withersfield 149
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does West Suffolk decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, West Suffolk decided 1698 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in West Suffolk?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many West Suffolk decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1698 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 53% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has West Suffolk decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3253 decisions from West Suffolk between 2016 and 2026, out of 4,070 applications on record. Across that whole period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in West Suffolk?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 240 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on West Suffolk's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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West Suffolk: 4,070 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,698 decided, 96% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 2,240 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 3,253 in total, 95% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.