Culford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Culford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Culford
Culford is a village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north of Bury St Edmunds in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Situated 62 miles northeast of London, this area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to major urban centres and its rural character.
Population: 553 (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: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Culford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culford.
- 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 Culford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Culford.
- - Mir House The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DN
Trees in a conservation area notification - one eucalyptus (marked T1 on plan) coppice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Benyon Lodge The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DS
Trees in a conservation area notification - one sycamore (marked on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Street Record The Triangle Culford Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 3 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of application DC/24/0170/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Russet Lodge The Triangle Culford Suffolk IP28 6DW
Planning application - Variation of condition 2 (DC/25/0191/HH) to enable for the use of amended plans for a. new external render and weather boarding b. replacement open sided porch c. alterations to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Culford Cottage The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DN
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. group of Yew, Crabapple, Holly and Buddleia (T1 on plan) reduce height by 2.5 metres b. one Cherry (T2 on plan) overall crown reduction by 1.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Old School House The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DN
Trees in a conservation area notification - on Cherry (marked on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Culford School, Maintenance Yard Culford Park Culford Suffolk IP28 6TX
Application for listed building application - addition of new structural brick piers to support existing boundary wall to the Maintenance Yard
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Greenacres The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DN
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Cherry (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Greenacres The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DN
TPO 191 (1993) - Tree preservation order - one Silver Birch (T17 on plan, T17 on order) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - The Old Village School The Street Culford Suffolk IP28 6DN
TPO 191 (1993) tree preservation order- one Oak (T1 on plan T22 on order) - reduce lowest lateral limb on the southern aspect by 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Culford in Suffolk
Culford is a village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north of Bury St Edmunds in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Situated 62 miles northeast of London, this area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to major urban centres and its rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 553 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Culford 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 Culford a particularly low-crime area.
Culford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Stow and Culford Park, Hengrave. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Culford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breckland Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Breckland. 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, Culford 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 Culford
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Culford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Culford.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Culford were tree works (7), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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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.