Cuckoo Tye, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cuckoo Tye, Suffolk.
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About Cuckoo Tye
Long Melford, situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, is a vibrant village and civil parish known for its historical significance as one of Suffolk's "wool towns" and a former market town. Located near the River Stour, it lies 3 miles from Sudbury and approximately 16 miles from Colchester. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bridge Street and Cuckoo Tye, and as of 2011, it had a population of 3,918, making it an attractive area for planning applications and community developments.
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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 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cuckoo Tye.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cuckoo Tye.
- 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 Cuckoo Tye based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Cuckoo Tye.
- - Cuckoo Tye Farm Cuckoo Tye Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of the existing defective cement-based render and the application of a traditional lime render to the north, east, south and west elevations of the ho
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Cuckoo Tye in Suffolk
Long Melford, situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, is a vibrant village and civil parish known for its historical significance as one of Suffolk's "wool towns" and a former market town. Located near the River Stour, it lies 3 miles from Sudbury and approximately 16 miles from Colchester. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bridge Street and Cuckoo Tye, and as of 2011, it had a population of 3,918, making it an attractive area for planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in Cuckoo Tye 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 Cuckoo Tye a particularly low-crime area.
Cuckoo Tye has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Melford. 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, Cuckoo Tye 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 Cuckoo Tye
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Cuckoo Tye. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cuckoo Tye may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Cuckoo Tye slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cuckoo Tye were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (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.
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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.