How long do planning decisions take near Depden?

The average planning decision time near Depden is 84 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 Depden?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Depden?

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

How can I track planning applications near Depden?

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Depden, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Depden, Suffolk.

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About Depden

Depden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, situated along the A143, approximately five miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds. As of the 2011 Census, the population stands at 184, down from 200 in 2005, making it a small but established community that may influence local planning applications and developments.

Population: 214 (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 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Depden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Depden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Depden.

- Little Vendas Farm The Green Depden Suffolk IP29 4BY
Householder planning application - a. roof mounted solar panel array to outbuilding b. open fronted cart shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-07
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A brief summary of Depden in Suffolk

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

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Planning Activity in Depden

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Depden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

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

The average decision period of 84 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 Depden were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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