Planning leads in Suffolk

We collect from 3 of the 3 planning authorities in Suffolk — 100% of them. Every figure below is counted from those 3 and from nowhere else. Measured

892 applications in the last 90 days Measured

388 approved Measured

27 refused Measured

55 days typical time from validation to decision Measured — median across the councils we cover

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 161. Measured

8 Jun 2026 24 Aug 2026

Every planning authority in Suffolk

Babergh and Mid Suffolk 407 in 90 days
East Suffolk 267 in 90 days
West Suffolk 218 in 90 days

Planning leads in Suffolk by trade

Builders and general contractors 254 in 90 days
Extension specialists 124 in 90 days
Architects and planning consultants 83 in 90 days
Glaziers and window installers 57 in 90 days
Landscapers and driveway contractors 46 in 90 days
Loft and garage conversion specialists 9 in 90 days

Recent planning applications across Suffolk

From the councils' own public registers, newest first. We never publish who applied or where they live.

Application under regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 - change of use of first and second floors from commercial, business and service (class E) to 24 apartment… Awaiting decision West Suffolk Received 21 Aug 2026
Submission of Details reserved by Requirement 6 - Detailed Written Scheme of Investigation (DWSI) for Stage 3 - pursuant to The National Grid (Bramford To Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 to appro… Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order - MS210/T10 & MS210/T11 - Fell both Maples due to them now being dead Suggested replanting specimens; Oak, Yew or Hornbeam Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Submission of Details reserved by Requirement 6 - Detailed Written Scheme of Investigation (DWSI) for Stage 3 - pursuant to The National Grid (Bramford To Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 to appro… Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Trees in a conservation area notification - three Leylandii (marked 1,2 and 3 on plan) reduce height to three metres above ground level, four Leylandii (marked 4,5,6,7 and 8 on plan) fell and one Ley… Awaiting decision West Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Consultation - Renewal of pavement licence for Caffe Nero Awaiting decision East Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04640 - Condition 3 (Bricks) Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Development by a Statutory undertaker - Erection of 1 No. 13M Light pole Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Submission of Details reserved by Requirement 6 - Detailed Written Scheme of Investigation (DWSI) for Stage 3 - pursuant to The National Grid (Bramford To Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 to appro… Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Discharge of Condition Nos. 4 and 5 of DC/20/5261/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Redevelopment of Redundant Agricultural Buildings to 3no.Holiday Lets, Events Centre, Manager's Accommodation & Offic… Awaiting decision East Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/00077 - Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/01274 - Condition 5 (Plot 53 Landscaping) Awaiting decision Babergh and Mid Suffolk Received 20 Aug 2026

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