How long do planning decisions take near Beyton?

The average planning decision time near Beyton is 40 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 Beyton?

The planning approval rate near Beyton is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Beyton?

The most common type of planning application near Beyton is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Beyton?

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Beyton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beyton, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Beyton are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Beyton

Beyton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 8 miles east of Bury St Edmunds and 2 miles southeast of Thurston. The village, once traversed by the main Ipswich to Bury St Edmunds road, is now bypassed by the A14 dual carriageway to the north, making it an area of interest for planners and developers considering local infrastructure and accessibility.

Population: 686 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £339,984 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beyton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Beyton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Beyton.

- Chimneys The Green Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AF
Notification of works trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Cypress (T1), Hard pruning of 3 No. Fruit trees (T2 -T4). Reduce the height and spread of the mixed tree and shrub (T5) boundary line. F
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-02
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- Land On The South Side Of Bury Road Beyton Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/04987 - 5 (Arboricultural Details), 6 (Construction Method Statement ), 9. Sustainability Statement), 10. Surface Water Management Strategy), 12 (Biodiver
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-01
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- Land Adjacent To York House The Green Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AD
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/05839 - Conditions 3 (Landscaping), 7 (Materials), 12 (EV Charging), 13 (Cycle Storage), 14 (Bin Storage) and 16 (Air Source Heat Pump)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Well Cottage The Green Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AD
Application for listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed dwelling including replacement conservatory and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Well Cottage The Green Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AD
Householder Application - Internal and external alterations including replacement conservatory and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
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- 9 The Birches Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9BF
Applicaation for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/03633 - Change of external wall finish from brick to black cement hardiplank cladding to match garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Whitley House Church Road Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AA
Householder Application - Erection of a Two-storey front extension, roof works,external material improvements, replacement of windows and doors, and improvements to vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Rivendell Bury Road Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AB
Householder Application - Erection of single storey, rear extension. Erection of single storey, front and rear extensions. Installation of cladding to front elevation and detached garage (Following De
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-03
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- Land To The East Of The Grange Tostock Road Beyton Suffolk
Nofication of works to trees within a conservation area T1-T2 2x hazel coppice down to 0.5meters from ground level, T3-1x oak fell, T4-T5 2x silver birch fell , G1 laurel fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-30
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- Pinellas The Green Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AD
Householder Application - Erection of a rear extension and installation of solar panels to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-12
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- Well Cottage The Green Beyton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AD
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Proposal to fell Laurel Cherry Tree (T1), Oregon Grape Tree (T2), False Acacia Tree (T3), Leyland Cypress Tree (T4), Apple Tree (T5) and Prunus
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-13
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- Land To The East Of The Grange Tostock Road Beyton Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Erection of 1no. detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Beyton in Suffolk

Property prices in Beyton show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Beyton a particularly low-crime area.

Beyton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beyton. 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 Beyton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Beyton

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Beyton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Beyton.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Beyton were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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