5 The Greenwoods Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JJ

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by West Suffolk

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending Consideration.

• Buildingcontrol: CP/25/011303/NAPIT (Building Work Complete)

West Suffolk granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 The Greenwoods Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JJ

  DC/26/0170/TPO Submitted 4 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  TPO 236(1997) tree preservation order - one horse chestnut (marked T1 on plan and T14 on order) installation of two single bracing systems at 10 and 14 metres from ground level and the reduction of a limb on the eastern side by up to four metres

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• The Dell The Street Pakenham IP31 2JX

  DC/21/1123/FUL Submitted 21 May 2021 100 yards away

  Planning application - a. two dwellings b. single storey front, side and rear extensions to existing dwelling

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 19 docs
  Several homes

• The Owell Pavilion And Playing Field Paccas Close Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2LE

  DC/24/1330/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Planning application - construction of pavilion (following demolition of existing building)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 21 docs

• Pakenham Lodge The Street Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JX

  DC/26/1587/TPO Submitted 16 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  TPO 238 (1973) tree preservation order- a. one Elm and one Sycamore (T19 on plan within A1 on order) two Sycamore (T20 and T23 on plan within A1 on order) fell b. Group of Yew (T21 on plan within A1 on order) crown lift to two metres c. one Acacia (T22 on plan within A1 on order) reduce lateral limb by four metres d. one Acacia (T24 on plan within A1 on order) two split limbs to be removed back to suitable growth points e. one Beech (T26 on plan within A1 on order) reomve large dead limb and pollard remaining stems to 10 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Pakenham Lodge The Street Pakenham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2JX

  DC/26/1620/TCA Submitted 21 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

  Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Palm (T1) one Prunus (T8) one Ash (T12) fell b. three Beech (T9 T17 T18) two Lime (T6 T7) one Weeping Willow (T11) one Horse Chestnut (T13) and one Sycamore (T16) crown lift to three metres c. one Leyland (T5) reduce height by six metres d. one Lime (T4) right damaged stem pollarded to 5 meters in height, and overall crown reduction by up to 4.5 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 11 Manor Garth Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2LB

  DC/26/1174/CLP Submitted 31 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - single-storey rear extension with a flat roof, formation of structural openings between the existing dwelling and extension, installation of rooflights, windows and French doors, and associated internal alterations

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/1605/CLP Awaiting decision

  Metcalf Arms Lawshall Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NR

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - change of use of existing property known as Maglia Rosso, (formerly Metcalf Arms) from Bike shop and bike cafe to two dwellings

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/1589/CLP Awaiting decision

  122 High Street Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8JP

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - lawful implementation of planning permission of DC/23/0374/FUL

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/1588/CLP Awaiting decision

  Green Farm The Green Rede Suffolk IP29 4BE

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - siting of mobile home for ancillary accommodation

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/1534/CLP Awaiting decision

  William Vinten Building Easlea Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BY

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - installation of a roof-mounted safety line system to existing building

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/1474/CLP Awaiting decision

  29 Fordhams Close Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2EE

  Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - conversion of garage to habitable space including replacing garage door with window

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Lawful development