Ashfield, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashfield, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashfield are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashfield
Ashfield cum Thorpe is a civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled between the town of Framlingham to the east and the village of Debenham to the west, this area is relevant for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community development potential.
District: Ashfield cum Thorpe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashfield.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Ashfield.
- - Mary Vale The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/03181 - Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), 5 (Materials), 6 (Vents and Flues) and 7 (Fenestration)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Mary Vale The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Householder Application - Erection of two storey side extension (following demolition of existing single storey extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-17
View full details - - Farisee Cottage The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Householder Application - Erection of a two storey side extension (following removal of garage).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-30
View full details - - Merryvale House The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Application for Listed Building Consent - Increase height of chimney including 3 chimney pots
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-02
View full details - - Merryvale House The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP14 6LX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/02026- Condition 3 (Fenestration)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-06-30
View full details - - Merryvale House The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP14 6LX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/02026- Condition 4 (Repair Works), Condition 5 (Brick Plinth), Condition 6 (Infill Works) and Condition 7 (Render)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-06-16
View full details - - Merryvale House The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Suffolk IP14 6LX
Application for a Listed Building Consent - Repair sole plate and replacement of doors and windows as per Schedule of Works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-04-02
View full details - - Duck Foot Cottage The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Householder Application - Erection of two storey gable-end extension (following removal of existing garage), Insertion of additional rear windows; Erection of single storey rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-02-27
View full details - - Blacksmiths Cottage The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Householder Planning Application - Erection of side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2019-12-04
View full details - - Acresfield The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LX
Householder Application - Erection of two storey side extension(following removal of chimney and existing conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2018-12-21
View full details - - Felgates Grove Lane Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6LZ
Discharge of Condition Application for 2316/14 (Condition 3 - Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2017-06-27
View full details - - Merryvale House The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe IP14 6LX
Erection of replacement garage with log store with associated groundswork
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2015-10-09
View full details - - Felgates Grove Lane Ashfield Cum Thorpe
Erection of extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse, new roofs over swimming pool changing rooms and extension to existing outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2014-07-21
View full details - - Mary Vale The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe
Single storey extension to the principle elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2014-03-27
View full details - - Thorpe Hall Thorpe Lane Ashfield Cum Thorpe
Demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of a new cart lodge. Extension to form games room (revised scheme to that previously permitted granted planning permission under reference 0099/13).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2013-10-08
View full details - - Thorpe Hall Thorpe Lane Ashfield Cum Thorpe Stowmarket IP14 6NE
Demolition of existing outbuildings. Extension to form games room (revised scheme to that previously granted listed building consent under reference 0100/13).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2013-10-08
View full details - - Thorpe Hall Thorpe Lane Ashfield-Cum-Thorpe
Demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of a new cart lodge. Extension to form games room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2013-01-11
View full details - - Thorpe Hall Thorpe Lane Ashfield-Cum-Thorpe
Demolition of existing outbuildings. Extension to form games room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2013-01-11
View full details - - High Row Farm The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe
Severance of garden land and erection of a dwelling & garage with construction of a new vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2005-03-02
View full details - - High Row Farm The Street Ashfield Cum Thorpe
SEVERANCE OF GARDEN LAND & ERECTION OF A 1 1/2 STOREY DWELLING & GARAGE & CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ACCESS. CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO FORM GARDEN LAND FOR PROPOSED DWELLING. .
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2004-07-19
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A brief summary of Ashfield in Suffolk
Ashfield cum Thorpe is a civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled between the town of Framlingham to the east and the village of Debenham to the west, this area is relevant for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community development potential. It sits within the Ashfield cum Thorpe district.
Property prices in Ashfield show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashfield
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Ashfield. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Ashfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashfield were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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