How long do planning decisions take near Buxhall Fen Street?

The average planning decision time near Buxhall Fen Street is 105 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 Buxhall Fen Street?

The planning approval rate near Buxhall Fen Street is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Buxhall Fen Street?

The most common type of planning application near Buxhall Fen Street is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Buxhall Fen Street?

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Buxhall Fen Street, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Buxhall Fen Street, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Buxhall Fen Street are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Buxhall Fen Street.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buxhall Fen Street.

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 Buxhall Fen Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Buxhall Fen Street.

- Fen Farmhouse Fen Street Buxhall Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3DQ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/06304 - Condition 4 (New Windows)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-21
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A brief summary of Buxhall Fen Street in Suffolk

Buxhall Fen Street is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Buxhall Fen Street show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Buxhall Fen Street a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Buxhall Fen Street includes 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 Buxhall Fen Street

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Buxhall Fen Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

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

With an average of 105 days, decisions near Buxhall Fen Street 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 Buxhall Fen Street were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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