What types of planning applications are most common near Drakestone Green?

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

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Drakestone Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Drakestone Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Drakestone Green are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Drakestone Green

Drakestone Green is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Semer in Suffolk, England. Nestled near a bridge over the River Brett and along the B1115 road connecting Hadleigh and Stowmarket, it falls under the jurisdiction of Babergh district. The area's rural charm and strategic location make it an interesting consideration for planning applications.

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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: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Drakestone Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Drakestone Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Drakestone Green.

- Anglian Water Services Bury To Colchester Pipeline Raydon Treatment Works Woodlands Road Raydon Suffolk
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/22/06309 - Proposed Plans and Elevations 07333-100005-RAYDWW-ZZZ-PLG-T-0005 to be replaced by 07808-100001-RAYDWW-ZZZ-PLG-T-0013 Raydon Site Ele
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-29
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- Land Along Bury St Edmunds To Colchester Water Pipeline Rushbrooke Lane Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Reserved matters application - submission of details under DC/22/2206/HYB - the means of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale at Little Whelnetham above ground infrastructure site (Hybrid permiss
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-27
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- Land Along Bury St Edmunds To Colchester Water Pipeline Rushbrooke Lane Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 10 (construction management); 13 (construction surface water management); 14 (contamination assessment); 19 (arboricultural method statement) of DC/22/2206/HYB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Drakestone Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Drakestone Green 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 Drakestone Green a particularly low-crime area.

Drakestone Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kersey. 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 Drakestone Green includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Drakestone Green

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Drakestone Green.

The most common application types near Drakestone Green were amendments (1).

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