Development and Regulation Committee

This committee is responsible for making decisions on mineral and waste development planning applications, and other strategic developments in Suffolk.

It also:

  • determines action on the extinguishment/diversion of footpaths, bridleways, byways open to all traffic, restricted byways and unclassified unsurfaced roads and the creation of footpaths or bridleways and the conversion of footpaths into cycle tracks where there are objections to proposals for orders or court applications;
  • determines proposals for the modification of the definitive map and statement which could be the subject of appeal or orders; and
  • advises the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport with regard to objections to proposals for traffic regulation (including speed restrictions, on and off street parking and control of dogs) and makes recommendations as to whether or not orders should be made or other action taken.
  • determines applications in respect of common land or town or village greens under the Commons Act 2006 except in cases of voluntary registration under Section 15(8) of the Act.

Committee Members

Chairman

Vice Chairman

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Members

Meeting dates

You're welcome to attend a meeting of the Development and Regulation Committee.

The papers and agendas for the meetings are available on our website five days before the meeting and will include venue details.

Committee meeting dates

Date

Venue

Time

Tuesday 3 February 2026 (webcast link) Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 17 March 2026 (webcast link) Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 23 June 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 21 July 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 1 September 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 20 October 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 2 February 2027 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 16 March 2027 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 27 April 2027 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Thursday 17 June 2027 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 20 July 2027 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am

Dates after May 2027 will be subject to reconsideration by Council on 27 May 2027.

Contact and further information

If you would like to contact us, please email committee.services@suffolk.gov.uk or call 01473 265119 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5.00pm.