Clare, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clare, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Clare
Clare is a charming market town and civil parish located on the north bank of the River Stour in West Suffolk, England, approximately 14 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 9 miles from Sudbury. Known for its rich history and period properties, Clare was awarded Village of the Year in 2010 and received the Anglia in Bloom award for Best Large Village in 2011. With a population of 2,028 in 2011, it continues to be recognized as one of the top rural locations in the UK, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,281 (2021)
District: West Suffolk
Website: http://www.clare-uk.com/
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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 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clare.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clare.
- 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 Clare based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Clare.
- - 15 Churchill Close Erbury Place Clare Suffolk CO10 8QA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one apple (marked T3612 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to three metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 28 Callis Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8PX
TPO 051(1978) tree preservation order - three lime overall crown reduction by up to four metres, one lime overall crown reduction by up to one metre
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 20 Common Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8QB
Householder planning application - a. replace garage door with window to accommodate garage conversion to habitable space b. replacement garage roof c. permeable block paving forward of front elevatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Guildhall Surgery 21 High Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NY
Planning application - a. remove and replace series of modern stud walls b. three rooflights set within roofspace shafts
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Guildhall Surgery 21 High Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NY
Application for listed building consent - a. remove and replace series of modern stud walls b. three rooflights set within roofspace shafts
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Red House 17 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Application to discharge condition 4 (hidden historic features) of DC/24/1018/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Trinders Books Malting Lane Clare Suffolk CO10 8NW
Application for listed building consent - a. internal alterations including insultation and replacement services b. external heating flue to rear first floor elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Trinders Books Malting Lane Clare Suffolk CO10 8NW
Planning application - a. Subdivision of dwelling and change of use of part of retail unit to create three dwellings b. first floor side extension c. three window openings to west elevation d. window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Clare Castle Country Park, Clare Castle Malting Lane Clare Suffolk CO10 8NW
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 plan) overall crown reduction by up to four metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - The Red House 17 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Application to part discharge conditions 9 (new/replacement windows - detailed) and 10 (New/Replacement Doors - Int/Ext) of DC/24/1018/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 2 Gosford Close Clare Suffolk CO10 8PT
Householder planning application - installation of two rooflights on front elevation (following removal of existing single rooflight)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-23
View full details - - Drovers 26 Bridewell Street Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8QD
Non material amendment to DC/25/0550/HH - replacement conservatory roof with mono pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 26 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Silver Birch (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by four metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-04
View full details - - 21 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Application to discharge condition 4 (archaeological investigation) of application DC/24/0571/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Callis Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8PX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Ash (T1 on plan) fell, three Yew (T2-T3) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Land At Nethergate Street Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk
TPO 500 (2010) tree preservation order - one Beech (14 on plan, T1 on order) crown lift to 5.2 metres above road and to 2.6 metres above footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 21 Common Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8QB
Householder planning application - a. single storey rear extension b. front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - The Red House 17 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Application for listed building consent - a. single storey side and rear extensions (removal of lean-to structures) b. internal works to subdivide ground floor and create rear entrance hall, utility a
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - The Red House 17 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Householder planning application - a. single storey side and rear extensions b. landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Cliftons 11 Nethergate Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NP
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Pine (T1 on plan) crown lift to height of 3 metres; one Lawson Cypress (T2 on plan) fell; one Cherry (T3 on plan) reduce South East facing limb by 4 met
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Clare in Suffolk
Clare is a charming market town and civil parish located on the north bank of the River Stour in West Suffolk, England, approximately 14 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 9 miles from Sudbury. Known for its rich history and period properties, Clare was awarded Village of the Year in 2010 and received the Anglia in Bloom award for Best Large Village in 2011. With a population of 2,028 in 2011, it continues to be recognized as one of the top rural locations in the UK, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,281 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Suffolk district.
Property prices in Clare 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 Clare a particularly low-crime area.
Clare has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clare. 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, Clare planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.clare-uk.com/. 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 Clare
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Clare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clare may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Clare were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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