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Planning policy

Adopted documents

Policies for use in making decisions on planning applications

New Joint Local Plan

The Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan will guide development in the district, until the year 2045

Neighbourhood planning

Neighbourhood planning helps local people plan for types of development to meet their community's needs

Evidence and monitoring

Data to help guide decisions in relation to planning policy

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