We have a Planning Committee, which sits on a Tuesday evening, every three weeks
(if applications are received). 
Cllr Rosie Kirkup is the current Chairperson.
The Committee Members are:
Cllr A Fox, Cllr M Stevens, Cllr J Hawkins,
Cllr C Keeble and Cllr D Latter.

In most cases planning applications are the responsibility of the District Council, in our case Babergh. They inform us of any applications received by them from within the parish and they are obliged to have regard to any comments made by the Parish Council, provided they are made within a certain number of days of the notification. If the applicant is refused permission to develop, they have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State.  

If you are interested in extending your home then the site below contains lots of interesting information about development rights, fees, appeals etc.

http://www.planning-applications.co.uk

Further information and application forms can be found on the Babergh website:

http://www.babergh-south-suffolk.gov.uk/Babergh/Home/Planning+and+Building+Control/Planning/Advice/ 

Schedule of Meetings for Planning Committee for 2012:

The public are welcome to attend all meetings.