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Work on developing old council offices in Hadleigh into 57 homes will begin this summer, Babergh District has pledged – despite costs rising by £700k

Costs have increased by nearly £700,000 for plans to develop redundant Babergh District Council offices in Hadleigh into homes, it has emerged.

Costs have increased by nearly £700,000 for plans to develop redundant Babergh District Council offices in Hadleigh into homes, it has emerged.

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"Over 500 consultation letters have been issued by us to local residents and consultees and we encourage comment on the application, which will be considered carefully, balancing all aspects, before officers and our planning committee reaches a final decision. "As a rural district, there will understandably be demand for development, like this, within reach of our county town and its retail facilities, where residents can benefit from main transport links and increased employment opportunities,...

"Over 500 consultation letters have been issued by us to local residents and consultees and we encourage comment on the application, which will be considered carefully, balancing all aspects, before officers and our planning committee reaches a final decision. "As a rural district, there will understandably be demand for development, like this, within reach of our county town and its retail facilities, where residents can benefit from main transport links and increased employment opportunities,...

An architects impression of the new homes on the Babergh offices site in Hadleigh. - Credit: Archant Work to transform redundant council offices into 57 homes in Hadleigh will finally progress after months of delays.  The plans to transform Babergh District Councils old Hadleigh base in Corks Lane and Bridge Street into the homes was given backing by the councils planning committee back in March 2019. It followed Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils moving their headquarters into Endeavour House...

An architects impression of the new homes on the Babergh offices site in Hadleigh. - Credit: Archant Work to transform redundant council offices into 57 homes in Hadleigh will finally progress after months of delays.  The plans to transform Babergh District Councils old Hadleigh base in Corks Lane and Bridge Street into the homes was given backing by the councils planning committee back in March 2019. It followed Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils moving their headquarters into Endeavour House...