How long do planning decisions take near Borley Green?

The average planning decision time near Borley Green is 125 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 Borley Green?

The planning approval rate near Borley Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Borley Green?

The most common type of planning application near Borley Green is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Borley Green?

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Borley Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Borley Green, Suffolk.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Borley Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Borley Green.

- Wyverne Borley Green Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9RW
Householder Application - Erection of a First floor extension and loft conversion with new roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Rockylls Hall Shelland Green Shelland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3JF
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/00770 - Condition 6 (Manufacturers Literature - Paint)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Borley Green in Suffolk

Borley Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Borley Green show an average sale price of £308,161, 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 Borley Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Borley Green includes 9 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 Borley Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Borley Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 125 days.

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

With an average of 125 days, decisions near Borley Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Borley Green were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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