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Why are 3,500 homes stood empty in Suffolk?

All districts in Suffolk have seen a rise in the number of long-term empty homes

Mariam Ghaemi

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There are fresh calls to address the rising number of long-term empty homes in Suffolk after data revealed there are more than 3,500 properties stood vacant despite growing homelessness rates. Across all five Suffolk local council areas the...
House building. Construction on a Hopkins Homes site. Picture: ANDREW HENDRY

Key blueprint for 17,000 new Suffolk homes to be examined

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The 190 homes are set to be built in Bramford, outside Ipswich

190 homes plan in Bramford village will meet 'rising demand' for housing

Matthew Earth

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Hawes Lane junction with Heath Road in Norton

Decision made on homes plan off narrow village lane

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The site where the homes will be built in Copdock

Plans for 170 homes in village outside of Ipswich

Matthew Earth

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Hawes Lane junction with Heath Road in Norton

Narrow access roads prompt fresh objection to village homes proposals

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The site of the proposed homes in Kenton, near Debenham

Plans for 32 homes blocked due to 'high level of car dependency'

Matthew Earth

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Aerial view of land off Gun Cotton Way in Stowmarket

Mid Suffolk Council

Stowmarket 141 homes plan given green light

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The homes are set to be built off the A14 in Creeting St Mary

18 homes set to be built adjacent to A14 in Creeting St Mary

Matthew Earth

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Aerial image of Chilton Leys land

Mid Suffolk Council

Next phase of Chilton Leys housing estate in Stowmarket approved

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Aerial shot of land for 67 homes in Claydon

Mid Suffolk Council

Bid for 67 homes in Claydon finally approved after five years

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Nigel Chapman and fellow residents in Acton, are up in arms over the damage that the Bloor Homes dev

Residents' anger at 'incredibly loud' noise from 100-home development

Matthew Earth

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Part of the site off Post Mill Lane in Fressingfield that has been turned down for development by t

Planning and Development

'Landmark' refusal of 18 homes in Suffolk village aided by community

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Aerial view of land off Gun Cotton Way in Stowmarket

Planning and Development

Plans to increase number of homes in town development deferred

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Two schemes for homes on a plot of land in Onehouse have been put before councillors within the same

Planning and Development

Decision made on 146 homes plan near Stowmarket

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The site of the homes in Cockfield

Plan for 28 homes in village gets go-ahead

Matthew Earth

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RMG Photography photo of Tom Orford from Ipswich Savills

House prices rise by 6% as Suffolk 'ticks all the boxes' despite recession

Sophie Barnett

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Aerial shot of land near Old Norwich Road

Mid Suffolk Council

Decision made on 190 homes planned for edge of Ipswich

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Aerial shot of Needham Market

Bid for 279 homes rejected amid fears of people being 'trapped' in floods

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The Thurston Park bungalow is available for £440,000 

These are the new build homes you could buy for around £400k in Suffolk

Matthew Earth

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Londoners leaving the capital is driving a boom in sales of houses worth over £1million Picture:Get

Londoners moving to Suffolk at 'unprecedented' rate, estate agent says

Matthew Earth

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A new 279 home estate could be built in Needham Market if plans are approved. These homes fearture R

Refusal recommended for 279 homes in Needham Market

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Village's legal challenge over decision to approve more than 200 homes

Matthew Earth

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Bellway Homes have submitted a reserved matters application for 190 homes off Old Norwich Road Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Mid Suffolk Council

Plans for 190 homes on edge of Ipswich 'poorly conceived' say councillors

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The site for 86 homes in Elmswell. Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Mid Suffolk Council

150-year-old oak tree saved in revised plan for 86 Elmswell homes

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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A flag at one of Barratt and David Wilson Homes' developments to thank NHS employees

NHS

Builder extends home deposit help for NHS staff

Judy Rimmer

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Two schemes for homes on a plot of land in Onehouse have been put before councillors within the same

Mid Suffolk Council

Decision delayed on plans for 146 homes in rural village

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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British houses with sold sign

Can you move home during lockdown 3?

Judy Rimmer

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The homes will be built in Bacton, but fears have been raised about the development's proximity to neighbouring Cotton

Plans to build up to 65 homes in village approved

Matthew Earth

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The first phase of the Chilton Leys housing development has been approved

Part of huge 600-home estate takes step forward

Will Jefford

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