How long do planning decisions take near Culfordheath?

The average planning decision time near Culfordheath is 77 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 Culfordheath?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Culfordheath?

The most common type of planning application near Culfordheath is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Culfordheath?

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Culfordheath, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Culfordheath, Suffolk.

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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 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Culfordheath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culfordheath.

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 Culfordheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Culfordheath.

- Fieldside Cottage Culford Heath Culford Suffolk IP31 1PP
Householder planning application - insertion of two rooflights on garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Culfordheath in Suffolk

Culfordheath is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Culfordheath 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 Culfordheath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Culfordheath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breckland Forest SSSI, Breckland Farmland SSSI; 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.

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Planning Activity in Culfordheath

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Culfordheath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

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

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Culfordheath were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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