Former St James Ceva Middle School The Vinefields Bury St Edmunds Suffolk

1. 14 Apr 2023

   Received by West Suffolk

2. 26 Apr 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve application

4. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Former St James Ceva Middle School, School Field The Vinefields Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1YD

  DCON(A)/23/0600 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 93m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Application to discharge condition 4 (construction method statement) of application DC/23/0600/FUL

  Awaiting decision 3 docs

• 1 Abbey Precinct The Great Churchyard Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1RS

  DC/24/1692/TCA Submitted 14 Nov 2024 161m away

  Trees in a conservation area notification - mixed species consisting of Poplar, Sycamore, Holly, Yew and Hazel (G2 on plan) coppice and raising crowns where branches impede access

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 1-8 Minden Close Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1XZ

  DC/25/1921/FUL Submitted 2 Dec 2025 164m away

  Planning application - roof mounted solar panels

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Abbey Precinct The Great Churchyard Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1RS

  DC/25/1501/TCA Submitted 22 Sep 2025 179m away

  Trees in a conservation area notification - G001 - (Lime and one Sycamore) - prune back selected branches on neighbouring side (South side) by up to 2 metres

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Vinefields Bury St Edmunds Suffolk

  DC/26/0268/FUL Submitted 18 Feb 2026 257m away

  Planning application - a. re-render b. replacement windows c. rainwater goods, replacement rooftiles, boxed verges and mortared verge d. PV panels to roofs and removal of existing chimneys

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• Old Shire Hall Honey Hill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1RT

  NMA(A)/25/0464 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 286m away

  Non-material amendment to DC/25/0464/VAR - alteration to design of second-floor balcony of Magistrates Court Building

  Granted Amendments 28 docs

• DC/26/0505/FUL Granted

  Warehouse Tayfen Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1TB

  Planning application - conversion of warehouse into two flats

  27 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 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

  31 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 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

  20 Oct 2025 Full applications
• DC/26/1296/FUL Awaiting decision

  Newmarket Retail Park, Unit 5 Oaks Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7SX

  Planning application - a. installation of additional mezzanine floorspace b. air conditioning units to rear elevation

  25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/0747/FUL Granted

  20-21 Cornhill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1DY

  Planning application - removal and replacement of ATM

  14 May 2026 Full applications