Cavendish, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cavendish, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Cavendish
Cavendish is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the scenic Stour Valley of Suffolk, England. Known for its charming rural character, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to both residential and community developments.
District: St Edmundsbury
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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 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cavendish.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cavendish.
- 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 Cavendish based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Cavendish.
- - Factory Yard, Factory Cottage High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AW
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Conifer (red on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Cottage Poole Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8BD
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Conifer (T1 on plan) crown reduce three metres over hanging the road and one Acer (T2 on plan) crown reduce in height up to three metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Middle Cottage High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AZ
Application for listed building consent - replacement of front elevation windows
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Bull Inn High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one pear (marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The George The Green Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8BA
Application for listed buildings consent - relocation of extract flue
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The George The Green Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8BA
Planning application - variation of condition 2 of DC/25/0068/FUL to allow for amended plans with amended extraction system for replacement extract flue system
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Little Haven Water Lane Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AH
Planning application - variation of condition 5 of DC/24/1711/FUL to change age range from 5-12 years to 5-17 years
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Nether Hall Peacocks Road Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8BX
Application for listed building consent - a. lime plastering repairs to exterior and interior of main building that are in disrepair b. replace corroded guttering and down pipes c. replace asbestos ti
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - The Maltings, Orchard House High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AZ
Householder planning application - a. removal of timber fence, b. installation of porch with larch cladding, b. removal and replacement of all windows and doors on dwelling along with fenestration cha
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Railway View Cottage High Street Cavendish Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8AR
Householder planning application - 1.5 storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Little Haven Water Lane Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AH
Planning Application - change of use from residential dwelling (class C3) to children's care home (class C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - The Nook High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AX
Application for listed building consent - re-roof a section of thatch to rear of property to slate
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Old Forge House High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Walnut (as indicated on plan); crown lift to 3-4 metres above ground level, thin out banches by 20 percent
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Chinnerys The Green Cavendish CO10 8BA
Planning application - a. conversion of outbuilding to garage/workshop b. first floor dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Little Oaks High Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8AS
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Cherry (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Three Chimneys Poole Street Cavendish Suffolk CO10 8BD
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Willow (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Cavendish in Suffolk
Cavendish is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the scenic Stour Valley of Suffolk, England. Known for its charming rural character, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to both residential and community developments. It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Cavendish 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 Cavendish a particularly low-crime area.
Cavendish has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cavendish. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cavendish 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 Cavendish
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Cavendish. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cavendish may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Cavendish slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cavendish were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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