How long do planning decisions take near Button Haugh Green?

The average planning decision time near Button Haugh Green is 45 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 Button Haugh Green?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Button Haugh Green?

The most common type of planning application near Button Haugh Green is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Button Haugh Green?

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Button Haugh Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Button Haugh Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Button Haugh Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Button Haugh Green.

- Ashfield Storage Lea Farm Haugh Lane Great Ashfield IP31 3HL
Planning Application for Extension to Existing Commercial Storage Business (Use Class B8) and Siting of Additional Storage Containers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-13
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- Westside Cottage Norton Road Great Ashfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3HJ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/02247 - Condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-14
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A brief summary of Button Haugh Green in Suffolk

Button Haugh Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Button Haugh Green show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Button Haugh Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Button Haugh Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Gardens, Great Ashfield SSSI; 3 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 Button Haugh Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Button Haugh Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

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

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Button Haugh Green were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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