Housing

The number of new homes built in Suffolk in 2022/23 was more than double the total built in the year a decade before

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Number of homes built in Suffolk last year more than double constructed in 2012/13

Plans have been approved for a popular former dance studio in Bury St Edmunds to be converted into four new flats.

Plans have been approved for a popular former dance studio in Bury St Edmunds to be converted into four new flats.

Progress on proposals for former Bury St Edmunds dance studio to become flats

Furious villagers have slammed plans to bulldoze their 120-year-old allotments, alleging that the council has accepted gifted land to 'sweeten the deal'.

Furious villagers have slammed plans to bulldoze their 120-year-old allotments, alleging that the council has accepted gifted land to 'sweeten the deal'.

'Don't bulldoze our allotments' - Furious villagers slam homes plan

A computer-generated image of how the Bellway and Ashberry Homes development at Kennett Garden Village will look.

A computer-generated image of how the Bellway and Ashberry Homes development at Kennett Garden Village will look.

Construction starts on 500-house development near Newmarket

The green light has been given for a former Suffolk village church to become housing.

The green light has been given for a former Suffolk village church to become housing.

Plans for former village church to become 'dream' home approved

Plans have been revealed for a five-home development given backing by the parish council in return for the gift of a parcel of land at the heart of the village.

Plans have been revealed for a five-home development given backing by the parish council in return for the gift of a parcel of land at the heart of the village.

Council gifted land in return for backing village housing development

A former 1920s playhouse and cinema which was previously home to the Bury St Edmunds Argos has become the subject of another planning application to turn it into housing.

A former 1920s playhouse and cinema which was previously home to the Bury St Edmunds Argos has become the subject of another planning application to turn it into housing.

Former 1920s playhouse and cinema subject to more housing conversion plans

Plans for ten new homes have been refused by the council on the grounds that it will not contribute towards the Suffolk village's infrastructure.

Plans for ten new homes have been refused by the council on the grounds that it will not contribute towards the Suffolk village's infrastructure.

Council refuses housing development on infrastructure grounds

New plans for eight homes backed by the parish council are replacing previous proposals for a 58-house development on the same site.

New plans for eight homes backed by the parish council are replacing previous proposals for a 58-house development on the same site.

Plans for eight homes replace 58-house development proposal in Suffolk village

Controversial plans for a new Haverhill development have been approved nearly six years after the application was initially submitted.

Controversial plans for a new Haverhill development have been approved nearly six years after the application was initially submitted.

Controversial plans for Haverhill housing development approved

Number Ten Wine Bar in Lavenham has been saved after a change of use application posed a threat of closure.

Number Ten Wine Bar in Lavenham has been saved after a change of use application posed a threat of closure.

Eatery change of use plans refused after 75 objections

New plans to turn a former Newmarket horse training base into a housing development are to be revealed early next month.

New plans to turn a former Newmarket horse training base into a housing development are to be revealed early next month.

Plans to turn 19th century former horse training base into housing

Plans for 28 homes, two retail units and a restaurant in a Suffolk village have been approved nearly five years after they were first submitted.

Plans for 28 homes, two retail units and a restaurant in a Suffolk village have been approved nearly five years after they were first submitted.

Green light for 28 village homes five years after plans were first submitted

The proposed site for six news homes in Long Melford. Credit: Google Maps

The proposed site for six news homes in Long Melford. Credit: Google Maps

Plans for six new homes in village

Plans have been submitted to build 22 homes on the site of a former Suffolk middle school which closed in 2016.

Plans have been submitted to build 22 homes on the site of a former Suffolk middle school which closed in 2016.

Former Suffolk middle school to become 22 new homes after laying empty for six years

Proposed site for the new homes. Credit: Google Maps

Proposed site for the new homes. Credit: Google Maps

Plans for four new homes in Suffolk village

The new flats would be established in a grade II listed building in Stowmarket. Credit: Google Maps

The new flats would be established in a grade II listed building in Stowmarket. Credit: Google Maps

Plans to build 4 new flats in Stowmarket Grade II listed building

The proposals seek to establish the dwellings on land behind 50 Church Street in Eye. Credit: Google Maps

The proposals seek to establish the dwellings on land behind 50 Church Street in Eye. Credit: Google Maps

Plans to build 2 new homes and 1 holiday let on historic site in Suffolk town

The proposed location for the new homes in Yaxley. Credit: Google Maps

The proposed location for the new homes in Yaxley. Credit: Google Maps

Plans for 2 detached 4-bedroom homes in Suffolk village

The proposals would see the two-storey dwelling established in a facility previously occupied by a building company in Stowmarket Road, Old Newton. Credit: Google Maps

The proposals would see the two-storey dwelling established in a facility previously occupied by a building company in Stowmarket Road, Old Newton. Credit: Google Maps

Plans to convert former business unit in mid Suffolk village into new home

Plans first submitted in 2019 for 210 homes in a Suffolk village near Bury St Edmunds have gone to appeal.

Plans first submitted in 2019 for 210 homes in a Suffolk village near Bury St Edmunds have gone to appeal.

Plans for 210 homes in Suffolk village go to appeal

The proposed site for the six new homes in Little Stonham.

The proposed site for the six new homes in Little Stonham.

Church Diocese submits plans for six new homes in mid Suffolk village

A former steam engine servicing barn is set for yet another lease of life as two new homes, following its use as a pub, storage unit and offices.

A former steam engine servicing barn is set for yet another lease of life as two new homes, following its use as a pub, storage unit and offices.

Former steam engine servicing barn to become two new homes in new plans

Location of the proposed holiday home just outside Wortham. Credit: Google Maps

Location of the proposed holiday home just outside Wortham. Credit: Google Maps

Proposals for new holiday home in Suffolk village

Location plan for the proposed homes in Forward Green, Earl Stonham. Credit: Google Maps

Location plan for the proposed homes in Forward Green, Earl Stonham. Credit: Google Maps

Plans for two new homes in mid Suffolk village revealed

The site of the proposed home in Gosbeck. Credit: Google Maps

The site of the proposed home in Gosbeck. Credit: Google Maps

Plans submitted to convert Suffolk barn into 1-bed home

The site of the proposed home in Cretingham. Credit: Google Maps

The site of the proposed home in Cretingham. Credit: Google Maps

Plans submitted for new two-bed home in east Suffolk village

The site of the new home in Newbourne. Credit: Google Maps

The site of the new home in Newbourne. Credit: Google Maps

Proposal for new two-bedroom home in Suffolk village

The proposals have bee submitted for 1-4 Church Close in Sproughton. Credit: Google Maps

The proposals have bee submitted for 1-4 Church Close in Sproughton. Credit: Google Maps

Plans to convert listed building in Suffolk village from four flats to two houses

The site of the planned development in Lavenham

The site of the planned development in Lavenham

Plans for 6 new homes on land north of historic village

The first homes on Bellway's 85-house Ivy Hill development in the Suffolk village of Bacton are now open to the public.

The first homes on Bellway's 85-house Ivy Hill development in the Suffolk village of Bacton are now open to the public.

First homes completed on 85-house Suffolk village development

The plans would see the three-storey homes built in a vacant patch of land lying to the north of The Railway Tavern in Mellis. Credit: Google Maps

The plans would see the three-storey homes built in a vacant patch of land lying to the north of The Railway Tavern in Mellis. Credit: Google Maps

Babergh District Council

Plans submitted for four new town houses in Suffolk village

A vacant building opposite The Jockey Club in Newmarket is to become nine flats under plans which would see more of the town centre converted into residential dwellings.

A vacant building opposite The Jockey Club in Newmarket is to become nine flats under plans which would see more of the town centre converted into residential dwellings.

Plans for more homes on Newmarket's High Street

Plans have been submitted to build a new communal living building in Haverhill, providing accommodation for

Plans have been submitted to build a new communal living building in Haverhill, providing accommodation for

Plans submitted for 'much needed' communal living in Haverhill

The homes would be built in an area of land just off Hadleigh Road, Elmsett. Credit: Google Maps

The homes would be built in an area of land just off Hadleigh Road, Elmsett. Credit: Google Maps

Plans submitted for four new homes in Suffolk village

The plans would see the redevelopment of 38 Berners Road in Felixstowe. Credit: Google Maps

The plans would see the redevelopment of 38 Berners Road in Felixstowe. Credit: Google Maps

East Suffolk Council

Proposal to demolish Felixstowe bungalow to make way for three-storey home

The proposals would see a two-bedroom flat established above two retail units.

The proposals would see a two-bedroom flat established above two retail units.

Plans to convert Grade II listed building in Woodbridge into 2-bed flat

Developers are pushing forward with plans to convert Newmarket police station and magistrates' court into 15 luxury apartments.

Developers are pushing forward with plans to convert Newmarket police station and magistrates' court into 15 luxury apartments.

Developers push ahead with plans to convert police station into 15 flats

The final stage of the transformation of a former Suffolk middle school has been completed, marking the creation of 41 new homes.

The final stage of the transformation of a former Suffolk middle school has been completed, marking the creation of 41 new homes.

Former middle school converted into 41 homes in 'amazing transformation'

Theobald's Restaurant, located on Ixworth high street, is to be turned back into a residential dwelling if permission is granted by West Suffolk Council.

Theobald's Restaurant, located on Ixworth high street, is to be turned back into a residential dwelling if permission is granted by West Suffolk Council.

High street restaurant to close after 40 years and become a home

A planning application has been submitted to demolish 70 lock-up garages to make way for the construction of eight homes and 72 parking spaces in Mildenhall.

A planning application has been submitted to demolish 70 lock-up garages to make way for the construction of eight homes and 72 parking spaces in Mildenhall.

Plans to demolish 70 lock-up garages to make way for houses in Suffolk town

Permission has been requested for ten self-build homes in a west Suffolk village, with the applicant saying the council is 'failing their duty in providing such provision'.

Permission has been requested for ten self-build homes in a west Suffolk village, with the applicant saying the council is 'failing their duty in providing such provision'.

Permission requested for ten self-build homes in Suffolk village

An artist's impression of the development's residential streets.

An artist's impression of the development's residential streets.

Progress on 1,300 home development near Mildenhall

Planners have resubmitted plans to completely transform the Hazel Stub Depot in Haverhill into nine dwellings, after their plans to demolish and build over it were refused.

Planners have resubmitted plans to completely transform the Hazel Stub Depot in Haverhill into nine dwellings, after their plans to demolish and build over it were refused.

Industrial depot could become nine flats after demolition plans were refused

A computer generated image of how Kennett Garden Village could look.

A computer generated image of how Kennett Garden Village could look.

First phase of 500-house development given green light

Plans have been submitted to divide a vacant retail unit on Haverhill high street into multiple smaller business spaces and flats on the upper floors.

Plans have been submitted to divide a vacant retail unit on Haverhill high street into multiple smaller business spaces and flats on the upper floors.

Former YMCA to be divided into four flats and multiple retail units

Plans have been submitted to convert a former barn into two holiday lets on Littlemoor Hall Farm in Bardwell.

Plans have been submitted to convert a former barn into two holiday lets on Littlemoor Hall Farm in Bardwell.

Plans for former farmyard barn to become two holiday lets

Progress has been made on plans to build 375 homes and a new primary school in Lakenheath, after another reserved matters application was submitted to the council. Credit: Google Maps.

Progress has been made on plans to build 375 homes and a new primary school in Lakenheath, after another reserved matters application was submitted to the council. Credit: Google Maps.

Progress on plans for 375 homes and a new primary school in Lakenheath

Lockwood Place in Bramford, as shown in this computer-generated image, has now launched to the public

Lockwood Place in Bramford, as shown in this computer-generated image, has now launched to the public

First homes on 190-house development in Bramford hit the market

A former Bury St Edmunds pub will be partly demolished under new plans to make the building 'financially viable', following the recent frequent change-over of occupants.

A former Bury St Edmunds pub will be partly demolished under new plans to make the building 'financially viable', following the recent frequent change-over of occupants.

Former pub could be partly demolished in plans to stem frequent tenant turnover

Using spare rooms in care homes as accommodation for nurses is just one idea in a set of plans to use affordable housing to attract more people to the profession.

Using spare rooms in care homes as accommodation for nurses is just one idea in a set of plans to use affordable housing to attract more people to the profession.

Spare care home places could be used as nurses' digs under new plans

Plans have been approved for a 72-bed care home in Bury St Edmunds, complete with a cinema and games room for residents.

Plans have been approved for a 72-bed care home in Bury St Edmunds, complete with a cinema and games room for residents.

Plans for 72-bed care home with cinema and games room approved

Proposals have been submitted for five detached family homes, adjacent to land where permission has recently been given for nine dwellings.

Proposals have been submitted for five detached family homes, adjacent to land where permission has recently been given for nine dwellings.

Second family home development proposed in Suffolk village

A Suffolk parish council has reached an agreement with a local landowner to support two housing developments in return for ownership of two pieces of land at the heart of the village.

A Suffolk parish council has reached an agreement with a local landowner to support two housing developments in return for ownership of two pieces of land at the heart of the village.

Parish council back two housing developments in return for land ownership