Athelington, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Athelington, Suffolk.

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About Athelington

Athelington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 12 miles southeast of Diss. With a population of fewer than 50 residents recorded in the 2011 Census, the village is part of the civil parish of Redlingfield, which had an estimated population of 30 in 2005. This serene location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in a rural setting.

Population: 48 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £383,126 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Mid Suffolk
• Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
• LSOA: Mid Suffolk 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Athelington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Athelington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Athelington.

1. - White House Farm Athelington Road Southolt IP23 7TN
   Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of Solar Panels on swimming pool area roof and cupboard for operating units.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-14
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2. - White House Farm Athelington Road Southolt IP23 7TN
   Householder Application - Installation of Solar Panels on swimming pool area roof and cupboard for operating units.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Athelington in Suffolk

Athelington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 12 miles southeast of Diss. With a population of fewer than 50 residents recorded in the 2011 Census, the village is part of the civil parish of Redlingfield, which had an estimated population of 30 in 2005. This serene location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 48 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

Property prices in Athelington show an average sale price of £383,126, 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 Athelington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Athelington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Athelington 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.

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