How long do planning decisions take near Allwood Green?

The average planning decision time near Allwood Green is 29 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Allwood Green?

The planning approval rate near Allwood Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Allwood Green?

The most common type of planning application near Allwood Green is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Allwood Green?

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Allwood Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Allwood Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Allwood Green are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Allwood Green

Allwood Green, situated in Suffolk, England, is a historical area that once comprised the largest common in the county, spanning five parishes: Gislingham, Finningham, Walsham-le-Willows, and the two Ricklinghalls. Although it does not appear in the Domesday Book, it was referenced in a 1332 license related to local pathways. Today, the area is fully enclosed, having undergone significant changes since the Enclosure of Commons Act 1818, and features Allwood Piggeries located off the B1113 road from Finningham to Rickinghall Superior.

District: Rickinghall Superior

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £280,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: South Norfolk 015F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Allwood Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Allwood Green.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Allwood Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Allwood Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Allwood Green show an average sale price of £280,620, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Allwood Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Allwood Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westhall Wood and Meadow SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Allwood Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Allwood Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Allwood Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Allwood Green were other applications (2), full planning applications (1).

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