How long do planning decisions take near Ashfield Green (IP21)?

The average planning decision time near Ashfield Green (IP21) is 53 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 Ashfield Green (IP21)?

The planning approval rate near Ashfield Green (IP21) is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashfield Green (IP21)?

The most common type of planning application near Ashfield Green (IP21) is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashfield Green (IP21)?

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Ashfield Green (IP21), Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashfield Green (IP21), Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ashfield Green (IP21) are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Stradbroke

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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 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashfield Green (IP21).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashfield Green (IP21).

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 Ashfield Green (IP21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Ashfield Green (IP21) in Suffolk

Ashfield Green (IP21) is a settlement located in Suffolk, England. It sits within the Stradbroke district.

Property prices in Ashfield Green (IP21) 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 Ashfield Green (IP21) a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ashfield Green (IP21)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ashfield Green (IP21). Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ashfield Green (IP21).

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ashfield Green (IP21) were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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