Apply for planning permission
Apply for Householder Developments and Discharge of Conditions via our online forms
Applications for Householder-scale development (this does not include Listed Buildings) and for Discharging Conditions can be submitted online. Please be aware that the payment method for these applications is debit/credit card.
You can either make your own planning application or hire a planning agent to work on your behalf.
Householder Application Form (includes payment function)
Discharge of Conditions Application Form (includes payment function)
These forms may take a moment to load. Please contact the Planning Team if you have any problems.
Once your form has been submitted you will receive an email receipt. Our Validation Team will check over the completed form and payment details.
We are looking to develop forms for other works in the future. For the time being please apply for all other types of developments via Planning Portal
Apply for all other planning permissions online
You can either make your own planning application or hire a planning agent to work on your behalf.
The easiest way to apply for other types of planning permission and/or listed building consent is to do it online via Planning Portal. This is a website used by district councils all over the country.
You will be able to attach electronic versions of plans and drawings.
Apply for planning permission using the Planning Portal
We do not run or edit the Planning Portal website.
If you encounter an issue submitting an application, please phone the Planning Portal on 0333 3234589 or email the Planning Portal Helpdesk.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are not responsible for any additional charges you may have to pay whilst using this website.
Apply for planning permission via post
Use the Planning Portal's Paper Forms Generator to download and print an application form. You may post the application form, supporting documents and cheque (if applicable) to:
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
Background material
- National requirements for planning applications
- Local requirements for planning applications
- Common reasons why planning applications are not accepted
We always recommend seeking pre-application advice as it will cost you to hire an agent and submit a planning application. We can advise on the following:
- if your project needs permission/consent
- if it is likely to be supported in principle
- the information you are likely to be asked for