How long do planning decisions take near Elmsett?

The average planning decision time near Elmsett is 55 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 Elmsett?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Elmsett?

The most common type of planning application near Elmsett is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elmsett?

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Elmsett, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elmsett, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Elmsett

Elmsett is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, situated approximately three miles northeast of Hadleigh within the Babergh district. With a population of 826 in 2005, the number slightly declined to 788 by the 2011 census, providing a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 818 (2021)

District: Babergh

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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 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elmsett.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elmsett based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Elmsett.

- Elm Farm Whatfield Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6LS
Application for Listed Building Consent - Rebuilding defective cavity wall in new traditional oak frame
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Elm Farm Whatfield Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6LS
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01016 - Conditions 5 (Lime render Materials) and 6 (Windows)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
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- The Cedars Hadleigh Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6ND
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01345 - Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-11
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- Tuscans Hadleigh Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6ND
Householder application - Erection of an extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-17
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- The Cedars Hadleigh Road Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6ND
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension and front extension; Re-cladding of existing dwelling; Installation of new windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-21
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- Land Adjacent To The Malting Whatfield Road Elmsett Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Applications for DC/21/05844 - Condition 2 (Agreement of Materials), Condition 4 (Bin Presentation), Condition 6 (Sustainability) and Condition 8 (Levels) 2 - request for appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Elmsett in Suffolk

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Elmsett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elmsett Park Wood SSSI; 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 Elmsett

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Elmsett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Elmsett were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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