Drinkstone Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drinkstone Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Drinkstone Green are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £339,984 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drinkstone Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drinkstone 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 Drinkstone Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Drinkstone Green.
- - 6 Great Barn Gedding Road Drinkstone Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9SZ
Application for works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order MS153 - 2 No. Oak - Remove the lowest limbs hanging over the houses and give a roof clearance of 4 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm Cottage Cross Street Drinkstone Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9TP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/00374 - Condition 4 (Screen Walls and Fences) and Condition 5 (Provision of Parking)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-08
View full details - - Hill Farm House Hill Farm Lane Drinkstone Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9SY
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replace sole plate to front south /west elevation of the farmhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Drinkstone Green in Suffolk
Drinkstone Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
Property prices in Drinkstone Green show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Drinkstone Green a particularly low-crime area.
Drinkstone Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Drinkstone MIlls, Rattlesden. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drinkstone Green 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 Drinkstone Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Drinkstone Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Drinkstone Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Drinkstone Green were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.