Brent Eleigh, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brent Eleigh, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Brent Eleigh
Brent Eleigh is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, nestled between Hadleigh and Lavenham. With a small population of 174 recorded in the 2011 census, this rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting both its historical charm and the surrounding countryside.
Population: 173 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brent Eleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brent Eleigh.
- 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 Brent Eleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Brent Eleigh.
- - Corner Farmhouse The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NS
Householder Application - Instalation of free standing lift between ground and first floor.Manufacturer will be Stitz.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Alder Carr The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NU
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Walnut (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Wells Hall Milden Road Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01308 - Conditions 3 (Timber Frame Works) and 4 (Historic Infill Repairs)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Rose Cottage The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NU
Householder Application - Removal of front wall, creation of parking area and erection of shed.(retrospective permision)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Corner Farmhouse The Street Brent Eleigh CO10 9NS
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of wall (following demolition of existing wall) and removal and replacement of existing timber fence (running in parallel with Planning Permission un
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Corner Farmhouse The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NS
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of through floor lift
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Corner Farmhouse The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NS
Works to trees within a conservation area - T1 - Eucalyptus tree - re-pollard the long over extended re-growth back to the previous points. T2 Small Walnut tree ? to fell to ground level as it is grow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Chim Chimineys The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NS
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of external wooden steps leading to door on first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Brent Eleigh in Suffolk
Brent Eleigh is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, nestled between Hadleigh and Lavenham. With a small population of 174 recorded in the 2011 census, this rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting both its historical charm and the surrounding countryside. The settlement has a population of approximately 173 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Brent Eleigh show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Brent Eleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Brent Eleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brent Eleigh. 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 Brent Eleigh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brent Eleigh Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brent Eleigh 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 Brent Eleigh
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Brent Eleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brent Eleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Brent Eleigh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Brent Eleigh were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.