How long do planning decisions take near Chedburgh?

The average planning decision time near Chedburgh is 36 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 Chedburgh?

The planning approval rate near Chedburgh is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chedburgh?

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

How can I track planning applications near Chedburgh?

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Chedburgh, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chedburgh, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Chedburgh

Chedburgh is a charming village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately five miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds along the A143. The village had a population of 650 in 2005, which decreased to 597 by the 2011 Census, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 691 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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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: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chedburgh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chedburgh.

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 Chedburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Chedburgh.

- Grimble Cottage The Street Chedburgh Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4UH
Application to discharge conditions 9 (surface water drainage) and 14 (construction management strategy) for application DC/25/1112/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Grimble Cottage The Street Chedburgh Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4UH
Application to discharge condition 6 (BNG/access) of application DC/25/1112/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
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- The Conifers Queens Lane Chedburgh Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4UT
Compliance of planning conditions1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 of application SE/05/02841
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 26 Majors Close Chedburgh Suffolk IP29 4UN
TPO147(1970) tree preservation order - one Ash (on plan and within A1 on order) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-16
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- Unit 1 Bury Road Business Park Bury Road Chedburgh Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4US
Application to discharge conditions 6 (surface water) 8 (cycle storage) 9 (refuse storage) 10 (contamination) and 11 (ecological enhancement) of DC/24/0250/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-18
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- 41 Majors Close Chedburgh Suffolk IP29 4UN
Householder planning application - a. double garage; b. single storey rear extension; c. vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Chedburgh in Suffolk

Property prices in Chedburgh 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 Chedburgh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Chedburgh 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 Chedburgh

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Chedburgh. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chedburgh.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chedburgh were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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