Planning and development

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Babergh District Council

Lavenham retirement flats plans refused

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Babergh District Council

Plans for retirement home in Suffolk town could be refused

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Babergh District Council

Belle Vue developer 'considering all options' over appeal decision

Experts say rising interest rates could hit house prices.

Experts say rising interest rates could hit house prices.

Planning and development

House prices predicted to fall as interest rates wipe out buying power

Mortgage expert at Suffolk Building Society, Joanne Leek, explains how a seventh consecutive rise in interest rates will impact mortgages

Mortgage expert at Suffolk Building Society, Joanne Leek, explains how a seventh consecutive rise in interest rates will impact mortgages

Planning and development

How will rising interest rates affect mortgages?

The first phase of the development is known as Maidenfields.

The first phase of the development is known as Maidenfields.

Planning and development

Developer invites communities to have say on major project

Property experts across Suffolk have welcomed a potential cut in stamp duty as the Prime Minister looks set to announce plans on Friday

Property experts across Suffolk have welcomed a potential cut in stamp duty as the Prime Minister looks set to announce plans on Friday

Cost of living crisis

Potential stamp duty cut welcomed by Suffolk property experts

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Babergh District Council

Controversial Sudbury Belle Vue plans refused by councillors

A look at what the holiday accommodation at the former air base could have looked like.

A look at what the holiday accommodation at the former air base could have looked like.

WW2-themed holiday accommodation plans at former airfield withdrawn

A longer term plan is needed for Ukrainian refugees, Kim Balshaw (right) has said. Many in Suffolk, like Nicky and Steve Bain, are hosting refugees. L-R Nicky Bain, Andrii Khomyshenko, Kateryna Rudnytska and Anhelina Postupalen, Stev Bain and Kim

A longer term plan is needed for Ukrainian refugees, Kim Balshaw (right) has said. Many in Suffolk, like Nicky and Steve Bain, are hosting refugees. L-R Nicky Bain, Andrii Khomyshenko, Kateryna Rudnytska and Anhelina Postupalen, Stev Bain and Kim

Planning and development

Calls from Suffolk for further support for Ukrainian refugees

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Babergh District Council

Document at centre of Belle Vue investigation revealed

The site on the Chilton industrial estate that has been the subject of plans for a solar farm.

The site on the Chilton industrial estate that has been the subject of plans for a solar farm.

Babergh District Council

Sudbury solar park plans approved

Illustrative design of what the site of the former Chambers bus station in Bures St Mary could look like.

Illustrative design of what the site of the former Chambers bus station in Bures St Mary could look like.

Planning and development

Plans for homes at former Chambers bus depot approved

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Babergh District Council

Councillor removed from Belle Vue committee after document shared

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Babergh District Council

Still no date for Belle Vue plans after planning meeting adjourned

A Suffolk expert has warned of a 'worrying' trend in mortgage repayments after new data revealed they have more than doubled in the last decade.

A Suffolk expert has warned of a 'worrying' trend in mortgage repayments after new data revealed they have more than doubled in the last decade.

Planning and development

Mortgage repayments have more than doubled in last decade in 'worrying' trend

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Belle Vue House in Sudbury.

Babergh District Council

Belle Vue Park plans deferred following legal issue

An artist's impression of the proposed Belle Vue Park entrance.

An artist's impression of the proposed Belle Vue Park entrance.

Babergh District Council

Belle Vue Park entrance plans backed by councillors

Illustrative design of what the site of the former Chambers bus station in Bures St Mary could look like.

Illustrative design of what the site of the former Chambers bus station in Bures St Mary could look like.

Planning and development

Plans for development of former Chambers bus depot set for approval

land on the north side of Sudbury Road (A134), Newton, which is the site of plans for six homes.

land on the north side of Sudbury Road (A134), Newton, which is the site of plans for six homes.

Planning and development

Plans for six bungalows in Suffolk village submitted

Suffolk experts have warned that 'the path to home ownership has only become steeper' after new data revealed deposits have risen by 108% in the last year.

Suffolk experts have warned that 'the path to home ownership has only become steeper' after new data revealed deposits have risen by 108% in the last year.

Planning and development

House deposits rise 108% as buyers face 'no mean feat' to get on ladder

The homes plan for Boxford has proved controversial Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

The homes plan for Boxford has proved controversial Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Babergh District Council

64 homes in Suffolk village set for refusal

A report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found the East Anglian housing market was slowing.

A report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found the East Anglian housing market was slowing.

Planning and development

House price dip forecast as report shows East Anglian market slowing down

A sketch of the concept for Hamilton Road Quarter.

A sketch of the concept for Hamilton Road Quarter.

Babergh District Council

Ambitious plans to regenerate 'dilapidated' part of Suffolk town revealed

Land west of Fox Cottage, The Street, Lawshall, where five homes will be built following planning permission being granted.

Land west of Fox Cottage, The Street, Lawshall, where five homes will be built following planning permission being granted.

Babergh District Council

Plans for 5 detached homes in Suffolk village granted

The grade II listed building at 2 - 3 Market Hill, Sudbury, used to be occupied by Dorothy Perkins.

The grade II listed building at 2 - 3 Market Hill, Sudbury, used to be occupied by Dorothy Perkins.

Plans submitted to transform former Dorothy Perkins store in Suffolk town

The plans submitted by the landlords of The Brewers Arms in Polstead have been turned down.

The plans submitted by the landlords of The Brewers Arms in Polstead have been turned down.

Babergh District Council

Project to keep Suffolk pub 'protected for years' turned down

Estate agents are warning that an eviction ban will put landlords off letting their homes

Estate agents are warning that an eviction ban will put landlords off letting their homes

Planning and development

Landlords could decide renting too much 'hassle,' Suffolk estate agents warn

Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils say urgent action is needed over the number of large power projects planned in Suffolk

Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils say urgent action is needed over the number of large power projects planned in Suffolk

Babergh District Council

Urgent review needed of 'potentially devastating' number of energy projects

The site on the Chilton industrial estate that has been the subject of plans for a solar farm.

The site on the Chilton industrial estate that has been the subject of plans for a solar farm.

Babergh District Council

Plans for solar park in Suffolk town submitted

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out new housing plans in a speech given on Thursday, June 9.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out new housing plans in a speech given on Thursday, June 9.

Boris Johnson's new housing plans receive mixed reactions from Suffolk experts

Concern is growing over plans for more power lines across the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex countryside

Concern is growing over plans for more power lines across the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex countryside

Babergh District Council

Babergh adds its voice to the pylons protest

The price of a home has increased for eleven consecutive months.

The price of a home has increased for eleven consecutive months.

Planning and development

House prices hit record high - but market may cool

Passenger Victoria Broomhead, who has now moved to Cambridge, with the 387 bus in Gislingham, which will be axed at the end of the month

Passenger Victoria Broomhead, who has now moved to Cambridge, with the 387 bus in Gislingham, which will be axed at the end of the month

Planning and development

'Lifeline' Suffolk bus service will be axed later this month

The plans are a down-scaled version of plans previously refused planning permission.

The plans are a down-scaled version of plans previously refused planning permission.

Planning and development

Plans lodged for six homes in pretty Suffolk village

Councillors David Burn (left) and Clive Arthey (right).

Councillors David Burn (left) and Clive Arthey (right).

Local government

Developments help raise over £1.5million for Babergh and Mid Suffolk

The average house price in the east of England rose to £334,570

The average house price in the east of England rose to £334,570

Planning and development

House prices rise again but cost of living crisis may cool market

If approved, the plans would see four two-bedroom homes built at Gaol Lane, Sudbury.

If approved, the plans would see four two-bedroom homes built at Gaol Lane, Sudbury.

Planning and development

Plans for storage building to be converted into four new homes

An artist's impression of what the new medical centre could look like

An artist's impression of what the new medical centre could look like

Babergh District Council

Plans for new Sudbury GP surgery and pharmacy given green light

Demand is still outstripping supply in Suffolk and Essex making life difficult for potential buyers

Demand is still outstripping supply in Suffolk and Essex making life difficult for potential buyers

Planning and development

House buyers continue to struggle as demand outpaces supply

Plans have been submitted to provide B&B accommodation at The Red Lion at East Bergholt

Plans have been submitted to provide B&B accommodation at The Red Lion at East Bergholt

Babergh District Council

Historic pub's plans to provide B&B rooms

Essex County Council's plans to demolish Boxted Bridge led to backlash from campaign group, 'Save our Bridge.'

Essex County Council's plans to demolish Boxted Bridge led to backlash from campaign group, 'Save our Bridge.'

Essex County Council

Cost of controversial bridge replacement plans already total £270,000

Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils are working to bring empty homes back into use

Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils are working to bring empty homes back into use

Babergh District Council

Compulsory purchase powers could help tackle empty homes problem

Land off Barking Road in Needham Market, where plans for 279 homes were refused.

Land off Barking Road in Needham Market, where plans for 279 homes were refused.

Mid Suffolk Council

Communities 'need more spending' to cope with new homes

The housing market remains buoyant - but how long will property prices carry on rising at their present rate?

The housing market remains buoyant - but how long will property prices carry on rising at their present rate?

Planning and development

How long can Suffolk house prices carry on rising?

The plans, which covers just over six acres of land off Hadleigh Road, were submitted by Denbury Homes.

The plans, which covers just over six acres of land off Hadleigh Road, were submitted by Denbury Homes.

Planning and development

Plans submitted for 44 homes in Suffolk village

New homes in Acton, near Sudbury, will be available for people in the local area

New homes in Acton, near Sudbury, will be available for people in the local area

Babergh District Council

Suffolk village set for social homes boost - 35 new properties being built

The north-western sector of the site

The north-western sector of the site

West Suffolk Council

Plan for 23 homes is 'overdevelopment' say community leaders

The homes would be built on land behind the Swan at Clare - a site which belongs to the pub

The homes would be built on land behind the Swan at Clare - a site which belongs to the pub

West Suffolk Council

Objections over homes on land at historic Suffolk pub

The Rt Rev Martin Seeley is opening his home in Ipswich to refugees

The Rt Rev Martin Seeley is opening his home in Ipswich to refugees

Planning and development

Suffolk bishop opens family home to Ukrainian refugees

Illustrative design of what the site of the former Chambers bus station in Bures St Mary could look like.

Illustrative design of what the site of the former Chambers bus station in Bures St Mary could look like.

Planning and development

Former Chambers bus depot to be converted into 10 homes and shop

An artist's impression of the proposed Belle Vue Park entrance.

An artist's impression of the proposed Belle Vue Park entrance.

Local government

Plans for new entrance to Suffolk park formally submitted

Most homes will get the cost of living rebate automatically but some may have to claim

Most homes will get the cost of living rebate automatically but some may have to claim

East Suffolk Council

Households to receive details of council tax rebates

A hybrid planning application has been submitted by landlords at The Brewers Arms for holiday lets, a farm shop, refurbishments as well as seven homes.

A hybrid planning application has been submitted by landlords at The Brewers Arms for holiday lets, a farm shop, refurbishments as well as seven homes.

Pub plans homes, holiday cabins and farm shop