How long do planning decisions take near Button's Green?

The average planning decision time near Button's Green is 91 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's Green?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Button's Green is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Button's Green?

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Button's Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Button's Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Button's Green are administered by West Suffolk Council. View the full West Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

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 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Button's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Button's Green.

- Three Horseshoes Stows Hill Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0JB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/06241 - Condition 3 (Agreement of Levels), Condition 5 (Refuse Bins and Collection Areas), Condition 8 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 12 (Archa
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Button's Green in Suffolk

Button's Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Button's 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's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Button's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorpe Morieux Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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's Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Button's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

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

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Button's Green were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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