How long do planning decisions take near Bradfield St George?

The average planning decision time near Bradfield St George is 66 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 Bradfield St George?

The planning approval rate near Bradfield St George is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bradfield St George?

The most common type of planning application near Bradfield St George is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bradfield St George?

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Bradfield St George, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bradfield St George, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bradfield St George are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bradfield St George

Bradfield St. George is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of England, approximately 6 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 420 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bradfield St George.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradfield St George.

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 Bradfield St George based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bradfield St George in Suffolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradfield St George a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bradfield St George includes 10 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 Bradfield St George

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bradfield St George. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near Bradfield St George slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bradfield St George were discharge of conditions (4), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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