How long do planning decisions take near Creeting St Mary?

The average planning decision time near Creeting St Mary is 21 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 Creeting St Mary?

The planning approval rate near Creeting St Mary is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Creeting St Mary?

The most common type of planning application near Creeting St Mary is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Creeting St Mary?

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Creeting St Mary, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Creeting St Mary, Suffolk.

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About Creeting St Mary

Creeting St Mary is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled between the A14 and A140 roads, it lies just north of Needham Market and encompasses the hamlet of Creeting Bottoms. The parish had a population of 710 in 2005, which slightly declined to 697 by the 2011 Census, making it an area of interest for local planning applications and community development initiatives.

Population: 726 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Creeting St Mary.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Creeting St Mary.

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 Creeting St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Creeting St Mary.

- Land Off Jacks Green Road Creeting St Mary Suffolk
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/23/05006 - Minor changes to plot 33 to adjust the proposed dwelling to better suit the plot. Including changes to the window and door positions
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Creeting St Mary in Suffolk

Property prices in Creeting St Mary show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Creeting St Mary a particularly low-crime area.

Creeting St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Needham Market. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Creeting St Mary includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Creeting St. Mary Pits 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 Creeting St Mary

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Creeting St Mary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Creeting St Mary may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Creeting St Mary were full planning applications (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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