Chevington, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chevington, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Chevington
Chevington is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 10 km south-west of Bury St Edmunds. As of the 2011 Census, the population stood at 602, slightly down from 630 in 2005. The parish also includes the hamlets of Broad Green and Tan Office Green, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and community developments.
Population: 592 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £191,408 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chevington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chevington.
- 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 Chevington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Chevington.
- - Malting Farmhouse Church Road Chevington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5QH
Application for listed building consent - replacement windows and doors to all elevations and associated internal and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Kinrik Mill Road Chevington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5QP
Householder planning application - a. single storey side extension (following demolition of existing garage and utility) b. single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Chevington in Suffolk
Chevington is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 10 km south-west of Bury St Edmunds. As of the 2011 Census, the population stood at 602, slightly down from 630 in 2005. The parish also includes the hamlets of Broad Green and Tan Office Green, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 592 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Chevington show an average sale price of £191,408, 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 Chevington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chevington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chevington 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 Chevington
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Chevington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chevington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chevington were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Broad Green planning applications
- Tan Office Green planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.