Badwell Ash, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Badwell Ash, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Badwell Ash are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Badwell Ash
Badwell Ash is a village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of England, close to Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. The village's name is thought to originate from the historical event of 1659, when the local Lord burned the settlement known as 'the Bad' to combat a plague outbreak. This rich history may be relevant for those researching planning applications and local developments in the area.
Population: 820 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Badwell Ash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Badwell Ash.
- 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 Badwell Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Badwell Ash.
- - The Wurlie The Street Badwell Ash Suffolk IP31 3DP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04545 - Conditions 3 (Timber Frame Repairs), 4 (Render) and 5 (Historic Floor Finishes)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land West Of The Street Badwell Ash Suffolk
Application under Section 73A of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of planning permission DC/25/02899 dated: 02/09/2025 - Outline Plannin
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Donard Back Lane Badwell Ash Suffolk
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/21/01823 dated 23/06/2021 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - to vary condition 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Dacre Back Lane Badwell Ash Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3DW
Householder Application - Erection of a garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Lavender Cottage The Street Badwell Ash IP31 3DG
Application for Listed Building Consent. Replacement of concrete render with lime render to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-01
View full details - - Land South Of The Broadway Badwell Ash Suffolk
Application under S73 for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following approval of DC/21/00790 dated 19/05/2021 Town and Country Planning 1990 (as amended) Erection of 13 No. dwellings and associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-10
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A brief summary of Badwell Ash in Suffolk
Badwell Ash is a village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of England, close to Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. The village's name is thought to originate from the historical event of 1659, when the local Lord burned the settlement known as 'the Bad' to combat a plague outbreak. This rich history may be relevant for those researching planning applications and local developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 820 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Badwell Ash a particularly low-crime area.
Badwell Ash has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walsham le Willows. 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 Badwell Ash includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Gardens, Great Ashfield 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 Badwell Ash
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Badwell Ash. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Badwell Ash.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Badwell Ash were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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