Search Cavenham planning applications
49 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Cavenham · updated daily · West Suffolk Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Felday Cottage 11 The Street Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6DAWithdrawnApplication for listed building consent - construction of detached annexe and home officeLB Consent to alter/extendReceived 27 Jun 2024Decided 4 Mar 2025DC/24/0898/LB
- Felday Cottage 11 The Street Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6DAApprovedHouseholder planning application - construction of detached annexe and home officeHouseholder ApplicationReceived 27 Jun 2024Decided 25 Feb 2025DC/24/0897/HH
- 3 The Street Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6DAApprovedHouseholder planning application - single storey rear extensionHouseholder ApplicationReceived 10 Apr 2024Decided 6 Jun 2024DC/24/0512/HH
- The Bothy The Street Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6DAApprovedHouseholder planning application - combine existing garage with outhouse to create double garage, rotate roof for installation of solar panelsHouseholder ApplicationReceived 18 Dec 2023Decided 7 Mar 2024DC/23/2054/HH
- Damson Cottage 4 The Street Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6DAWithdrawnHouseholder planning application - two air source heat pumpsHouseholder ApplicationReceived 6 Jun 2023Decided 12 Dec 2023DC/23/0878/HH
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About Cavenham
Cavenham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Bury St Edmunds. Within the West Suffolk local government district, it falls under the Manor electoral ward. As of the 2021 UK census, Cavenham had a population of 141, a decrease from 229 in the 1870s, making it an area of interest for planning applications focused on rural community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 141 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest Heath district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cavenham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cavenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cavenham has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cavenham 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Cavenham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.