Bures Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bures Green, Suffolk.

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About Bures Green

Bures Green is a charming village located on the Essex/Suffolk border, comprising two civil parishes: Bures Hamlet in Essex and Bures St Mary in Suffolk. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,433 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that could be of interest for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £480,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Colchester
• Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
• LSOA: Colchester 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bures Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bures Green.

1. - Rose Cottage Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JU
   Application for Listed Building Consent - Works to enable conversion of garage / studio into Annexe
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-04
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2. - Rose Cottage Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JU
   Householder Application - Works to enable conversion of garage / studio into Annexe
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-04
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3. - Rose Cottage Bures Green Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JU
   Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 15 No. single glazed windows with white painted hardwood slimlite double glazing.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-08
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4. - Cornhall Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JP
   Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04379 - Condition 5 (Rainwater Goods)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-27
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5. - Cornhall Cottage Sudbury Road Bures St Mary Bures Suffolk CO8 5JP
   Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04379 -Condition 6 (Flue)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-24
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A brief summary of Bures Green in Suffolk

Bures Green is a charming village located on the Essex/Suffolk border, comprising two civil parishes: Bures Hamlet in Essex and Bures St Mary in Suffolk. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,433 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that could be of interest for planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Bures Green show an average sale price of £480,830, 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 Bures Green a particularly low-crime area.

Bures Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bures St Mary, Bures Hamlet. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bures Green includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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, Bures Green 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 Bures Green

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bures Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

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

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Bures Green 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 Bures Green were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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