Assington Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Assington Green, Suffolk.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Babergh
• Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
• LSOA: Babergh 008E

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• criminal-damage-arson: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Assington 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 Assington Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Assington Green.

1. - Laurel Bank Farmhouse Assington Green Stansfield Suffolk CO10 8LY
   Application for listed building consent - a. single storey front extension and 1.5 storey side and rear extension (following demolition of existing extension) b. removal of window on front elevation c
   Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
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2. - Laurel Bank Farmhouse Assington Green Stansfield Suffolk CO10 8LY
   Householder planning application - 1.5 storey outbuilding with two garages and log store on ground floor
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-23
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A brief summary of Assington Green in Suffolk

Assington Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Neighbourhood safety in Assington Green is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Assington Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Denston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Assington Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cavendish Woods SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Assington Green 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 Assington Green

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Assington Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

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

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Assington Green were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.