Ben Robinson

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West Suffolk and Sudbury Reporter at East Anglian Daily Times

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Former district council offices could be transformed into homes

6 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Havebury Housing Partnership has submitted proposals for 40 properties in College Heath Road, Mildenhall. The land was previously used by Forest Heath District Council, prior to the formation of West Suffolk Council. Plans to demolish the building were given the go-ahead in 2022, after the offices shut its doors in the previous year.
Sudbury Greggs plans given go-ahead for refurbishment

6 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Babergh District Council said heritage assets would not be harmed after Greggs was given the go-ahead for its proposals for its store in Market Hill, Sudbury. The chain first lodged its proposals for a refurbishment in April. It said the outside of the shop would be given a fresh lick of paint, while internal alterations would also be carried out. New floor, wall and ceiling finishes could be put in place. Electrics, lighting and plumbing works could also be carried out if approved.
Derelict pub could be transformed into homes and commercial premises

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

The Vixen in Haverhill, on the town's Chalkstone estate, has been the subject of vandalism in recent weeks. But now the abandoned pub site, which was previously known as The Scarlett Pimpernell, could be transformed into a range of flats and commercial units. An application lodged with West Suffolk Council by Mr P Patel shows a second floor extension could be built to accommodate the nine flats.
Bury St Edmunds Christmas plans for arc Shopping Centre

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

A marquee could be erected in Charter Square, in arc Shopping Centre in Bury St Edmunds, over the Christmas period under new plans. Eden Crafts Ltd has lodged a premise licence application with West Suffolk Council, stating the 25m by 10m marquee would be in place from November 1 until December 21. It would have a capacity of 100 people, with a bar located at its entrance and table chairs for people to sit at.
Low Street in Bardwell fire victims welcome baby girl

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Stef Perrin, from Bardwell, described the last few weeks as "very surreal" after her and her partner Bill's house was involved in a fire in April. The pair had been expecting their baby at the time of the blaze, but welcomed their daughter Peregrine last Thursday. "We are doing good," said Mrs Perrin. "It has been a bit of a crazy few weeks.
Campaigners rejoice as plans for fertiliser plant refused

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

A packed public gallery, comprising members of the Muck Off Acorn action group, applauded Suffolk County Council's development and regulation committee as they turned down proposals for Spring Grove Farm in Withersfield. The application, submitted by Acorn Bioenergy Limited, sought to build across a 14 hectare site at the edge of Haverhill.
Over capacity GP surgery could be affected by 165-homes plan

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

A developer contribution of more than £115,000 is being sought by a care board to mitigate the impacts of a 165-home proposal on a village GP surgery. NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) has revealed Guildhall and Barrow Surgery, in Barrow, is over its 11,942 capacity by 141 patients. If backing is given to plans for up to 165 homes in the village, it is anticipated there could be an additional 460 patients needing the service.
Part of Shoephoric in Bury St Edmunds could become flat

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

West Suffolk Council has received proposals to restore the use of accommodation above 49 Abbeygate Street in Bury St Edmunds, after it was previously enlarged in 1999 to become part of the ground floor shop. It had previously been used as a flat before it had been transformed. "These benefits include the reinstatement of a residential use ‘above the shop’," a planning statement read.
Specialist education facility to open in former middle school by Easter 2026

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Chalk Hill Academy will benefit from "much-needed space" when it moves from its current site in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, to the vacant Horringer Court Middle School in Bury St Edmunds. Eastern Education Group (EEG), which operates the school, was granted planning permission to redevelop the Glastonbury Road facility in May. It is hoped the move can take place by Easter 2026.
Fight for bus service latest 'ongoing saga' for estate residents

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Funding is being sought for a new bus route to serve Marham Park in Bury St Edmunds, after the previous service, introduced when the development was built, was withdrawn. But Liz Steele, chair of Residents Association Marham Park (RAMP), believes it is one of several things which still needs to be addressed. She said: "It is a rollercoaster trying to get anything done on Marham Park. "We were promised a regular bus service.