Braiseworth, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Braiseworth, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Braiseworth
Braiseworth is a small village located in Suffolk, England, known for its historical architecture and rural charm. Once home to a medieval church that was dismantled in the 1850s, the village features a Victorian church, designed by the notable architect Edward Buckton Lamb, which was consecrated in 1857 but became disused in the 1970s and has since been converted into a private residence. This quaint village may be of interest to those researching planning applications, especially regarding heritage and residential conversions.
Population: 63 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £427,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Braiseworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Braiseworth.
- 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 Braiseworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Braiseworth.
- - Church Cottage Braiseworth Lane Braiseworth Eye Suffolk IP23 7DT
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of an electrical pole within the grounds of Church Cottage to allow an upgraded electrical supply from the existing overhead cable network
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Church Cottage Braiseworth Lane Braiseworth Eye Suffolk IP23 7DT
Householder Application - Erection of an electrical pole within the grounds of Church Cottage to allow an upgraded electrical supply from the existing overhead cable network
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Braiseworth in Suffolk
Braiseworth is a small village located in Suffolk, England, known for its historical architecture and rural charm. Once home to a medieval church that was dismantled in the 1850s, the village features a Victorian church, designed by the notable architect Edward Buckton Lamb, which was consecrated in 1857 but became disused in the 1970s and has since been converted into a private residence. This quaint village may be of interest to those researching planning applications, especially regarding heritage and residential conversions. The settlement has a population of approximately 63 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Braiseworth show an average sale price of £427,456, 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 Braiseworth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Braiseworth 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.
Planning Activity in Braiseworth
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Braiseworth. Of these, 0% 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 Braiseworth.
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 Braiseworth were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.