Exning, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Exning, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Exning
Exning is a civil parish and village located within the West Suffolk district of eastern England. Known for its quaint charm, Exning offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in Suffolk.
Population: 2,329 (2021)
District: Forest Heath
Website: http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/ExningPC/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Exning.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Exning.
- 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 Exning based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Exning.
- - 11 New River Green Exning Suffolk CB8 7HS
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Cherry (on plan) reduce height and spread by up to two metres down to previous reduction points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 50 Land At Laceys Lane Exning Suffolk CB8 7HL
Application to discharge conditions 5 (SW on the highway- PRE COMM), 10 (CMP- PRE COMM), 16 (Biodiversity enhancements), 17 (Boundary Treatment) and 18 (Hard landscaping) of application DC/25/0840/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land At 50 Laceys Lane Exning Suffolk
Application to discharge statutory biodiversity gain plan condition in relation to DC/25/0840/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 73 St Wendreds Way Exning Suffolk CB8 7HJ
Householder planning application - ramped access with handrail
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 3 Kings Court Oxford Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7EW
Householder planning application - a. front porch extension b. single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Church Lane Exning Suffolk
Trees in a conservation area notification - three Cypress (T002, T003 and T004 on plan) fell, two Laburnum (T005 and T006 on plan) fell, one Beech (T008 on plan) fell and one Sycamore (T009 on plan) f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 27 Oxford Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7EW
Householder planning application a. extension to front porch b. two storey rear extension (following demolition of outbuilding/store)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Regal Lodge Swan Lane Exning Suffolk CB8 7EN
TPO 029(1959) tree preservation order - one horse chestnut fell, and one beech crown reduction by up to 3 metres all round (both marked on plan and within A1 on order)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 26 Oxford Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7EW
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Beech (on plan) overall crown reduction by up to 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-11
View full details - - 12 Chapel Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7HA
Trees in a conservation area notification - two prunus (marked T1 and T2 on the plan) overall crown reduction by 1.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 27 Oxford Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7EW
Householder planning application - a. extend front porch b. rear porch c. raise ridges and eaves d. box dormer to rear elevation e. two roof dormers to front elevation f. single storey rear infill ext
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 3 Kings Court Oxford Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7EW
Trees in a conservation area notification - one conifer (marked on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 2 New River Green Exning Suffolk CB8 7HS
Trees in a conservation area notification - two cypress (marked on plan) fell, one holm oak (marked on plan) crown lift up to three metres above ground level, one black locust (marked on plan) overall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Barnaby House 13 Swan Grove Exning Suffolk CB8 7HX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Robinia (T1 on plan) crown reduce by up to four metres back to previous pruning points and selectively prune limb on SW aspect by up to four metres back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Swan Lane Business Park, Unit 8 Swan Lane Exning Suffolk CB8 7FN
Application to discharge condition 6 (cycle storage) of application DC/24/0450/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Exning Primary School Oxford Street Exning Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7EW
Planning application - detached building for use class F1 - education, with two air source heat pumps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - The Mill Barn Mill Lane Exning Suffolk CB8 7JW
Application to discharge condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of application DC/23/1733/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-31
View full details - - Swan Lane Business Park Swan Lane Exning Suffolk CB8 7FN
Trees in a conservation area notification - three Sycamore (indicated on plan) crown lift to five metres above ground level; 14 Pear (indicated on plan) prune to allow two metres clearance from roof;
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 8 Chapel Street Exning Suffolk CB8 7HA
Householder planning application - front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 3 New River Green Exning Suffolk CB8 7HS
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Bay (1 on plan) fell b. one Walnut (2 on plan) reduce extending branches by three metres back to the boundary c. one Apple (3 on plan) reduce height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Exning in Suffolk
Exning is a civil parish and village located within the West Suffolk district of eastern England. Known for its quaint charm, Exning offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in Suffolk. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,329 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest Heath district.
Property prices in Exning show an average sale price of £389,225, 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 Exning a particularly low-crime area.
Exning has one conservation area within its boundaries: Exning. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Exning planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/ExningPC/. 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 Exning
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Exning. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Exning may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Exning were tree works (15), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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