Planning

Women's charity looking to expand with building conversion to place of worship and HMO

A women's charity in a Suffolk town wants to expand by converting a neighbouring building into a place of worship and HMO accommodation.

Villagers voice concerns over housing plans while site flagged for potential archaeological finds

Residents concerned about plans for 27 homes on a site of potential archaeological interest say their village ‘has suffered enough’.

Bid to enhance village business park with two new units and 10 homes

Plans to enhance a village business park with two new units and 10 homes submitted to district council.

‘It’s incredibly frustrating’: Ambulances spotted taking longer routes to bypass closure

Ambulances were seen using rural routes despite procedures in place to allow emergency vehicles through ongoing road closures.

Energy storage in best-quality agricultural land approved despite concerns

Council’s plans for industrial building on key site revealed

Revealed: How many jobs new Aldi and Wendy’s could create in town

The number of jobs that could be created from a new supermarket and fast food restaurant in a town has been revealed.

Plans to retain ‘eyesore’ fish and chip shop shelter withdrawn

Plans by a village fish and chip shop to retain an ‘eyesore’ takeaway shelter have been withdrawn.

MP calls for action to fix ‘dangerous junction’ near college

Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

Town centre pedestrianisation and upgrade plans due final decision

Plans for up to 160 homes on edge of town

Plans for town's new employment area could create more than 600 jobs as decision due

Plans to turn former gym into builders' merchant recommended for approval despite concerns

Work on 13-home village development is due to start next month

Town residents object to redevelopment plans for block of long-empty eco flats as council voices support

Revised plans for village wellness centre with swimming pool and café refused

County dubbed the ‘megafarm capital of Europe’

Housing targets ‘extremely challenging’, say planning leads

Discussions continue as rugby club fights to stay in town

‘Why would there not be an EIA?’: Planners to decide if environmental statement is needed for proposed solar farm

East of England’s schools and NHS trusts receive multi-million pound boost for rooftop solar panels

Plans lodged for 27 new homes in village