How long do planning decisions take near Castling's Heath?

The average planning decision time near Castling's Heath is 82 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 Castling's Heath?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Castling's Heath?

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

How can I track planning applications near Castling's Heath?

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Castling's Heath, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Castling's Heath, Suffolk.

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Planning applications in Castling's Heath are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Castling's Heath

Castling's Heath is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately one mile north of the A1071, which connects Hadleigh and Sudbury. As of 2021, the parish had a population of 299, making it a close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments.

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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 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Castling's Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castling's Heath.

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 Castling's Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Castling's Heath in Suffolk

Property prices in Castling's Heath 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 Castling's Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Castling's Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Groton Wood SSSI; 2 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 Castling's Heath

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Castling's Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

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

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Castling's Heath were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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