Coney Weston, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coney Weston, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Coney Weston
Coney Weston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Primarily a rural residential area, it serves as a dormitory town, situated 5 miles north of Ixworth and 12 miles from Bury St Edmunds, making it an attractive option for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns.
Population: 363 (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: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: West Suffolk 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coney Weston.
- 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 Coney Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Coney Weston.
- - Three Crossways, Town House Thetford Road Coney Weston Suffolk IP31 1DR
Planning application - a. one self-build dwelling (replacement of existing) b. alterations to existing access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Three Crossways, Town House Thetford Road Coney Weston Suffolk IP31 1DR
Planning application - one self build/custom dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - Three Crossways Town House Thetford Road Coney Weston Suffolk IP31 1DR
Householder planning application - a. two storey side extension (following demolition of existing single storey extension) b. two rooflights on side elevation c. timber framed workshop/storage buildin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-17
View full details - - Coney Weston House The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Application to partially discharge conditions three (sample of external materials) four (new/replacement doors) and five (new/replacement windows) of DC/20/0255/LB
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-21
View full details - - Springers The Street Coney Weston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1HG
TPO 406(2005) Tree Preservation Order - 1no. Acer cappadocicum rubrum (Cappadocicum Maple) (i) Reduce regrowth to previous reduction points in outer crown (approximately 1-2 metres reduction) (ii) Cro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-09-08
View full details - - Friday Cottage The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
TPO 244 (1997) Tree Preservation Order - T1 Walnut. Crown reduce by up to 2 metres to appropriate pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-06-04
View full details - - Plot Adjacent To 4 Rushford Road Coney Weston Suffolk
Planning Application - (i) 1no. dwelling (ii) new access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-03-27
View full details - - Coney Weston House The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Application for Listed Building Consent - Alterations to Kitchen/dining rooms - Dining Room Two - Reception/Study - Cloakroom/WC - Lobby - Reception - External courtyard
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-02-10
View full details - - Oracabessa The Street Coney Weston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1HG
Non Material Amendment to DC/15/1248/HH - addition of pitched roof to the rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-12-23
View full details - - Horseshoe Cottage The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Householder Planning Application - (i) single storey rear extensions and (ii) first floor extension over existing ground floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-07-03
View full details - - The Chase Farmhouse Thetford Road Coney Weston Suffolk IP31 1HQ
Householder Planning Application - single storey orangery to side elevation (East) (following demolition of existing outbuilding)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2017-08-30
View full details - - The Old Parsonage The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Householder Planning Application - One and half storey garage with balcony to West elevation (following demolition of existing garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2017-07-04
View full details - - The Old Parsonage The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Application for Listed Building Consent - One and half storey garage with balcony to West elevation (following demolition of existing garage)
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2017-07-04
View full details - - 1 Hall Cottages The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development - Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2017-07-04
View full details - - Danns Cottage The Street Coney Weston IP31 1HG
Householder Planning Application - First floor and single storey side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2016-09-28
View full details - - Mulberry House Crown Lane Coney Weston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1HG
TPO 207 (1994) - Tree Preservation Order - (i) Group of Plum (G1 on plan, within area A1 on order) reduce height from 8 metres to 6 metres; (ii) 1no. Goat Willow (T1 on plan, within area A1 on order)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2016-08-04
View full details - - Friday Cottage The Street Coney Weston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1HG
TPO 244(1997) 2 - Tree Preservation Order - (i) 1no Walnut (T2 on Plan and Order) Reduce low lateral to north by up to 3 metres to appropriate pruning points; reduce lowest lateral scaffold limb to so
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2016-07-18
View full details - - The Old Post Office The Street Coney Weston Suffolk IP31 1HG
Householder Planning Application - extension to existing front boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2016-02-16
View full details - - Street Farm House The Street Coney Weston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1HG
Planning Application - 2 no outbuildings and associated yard (following demolition of existing chicken sheds)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2015-11-26
View full details - - Sunningdale Coles Path Coney Weston Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1HG
Householder Planning Application - (i) Single storey side extension (ii) extension to roof to create two bedrooms in loft
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2015-09-16
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A brief summary of Coney Weston in Suffolk
Coney Weston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Primarily a rural residential area, it serves as a dormitory town, situated 5 miles north of Ixworth and 12 miles from Bury St Edmunds, making it an attractive option for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 363 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Coney Weston 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 Coney Weston a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Coney Weston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Knettishall Heath SSSI. 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 Coney Weston
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Coney Weston. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coney Weston.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Coney Weston were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.